"Sorry I just got to this now. Thanks for the replies. I have not read about Stoicism but I will now!"
The World’s Largest Coalition of Nontheists and Nontheist Communities!
Matt's Groups
Matt's Page
Latest Activity
James M. Martin replied to Matt's discussion Zhuangzi or Chuang Tzu in the group Atheist Buddhists
"I think the Taoists have much more in common with the Greco-Roman Stoics than with Buddhists. The Taoiswt "superior man" has much in common with the stoicism of Seneca and others."
Rodney Turner replied to Matt's discussion Zhuangzi or Chuang Tzu in the group Atheist Buddhists
"Am I Zhuangzi dreaming I'm a butterfly or am I a butterfly dreaming I'm Zhuangzi?
I've been a fan of Zhuangzi for quite some time. He is simply a lot of fun."
Matt added a discussion to the group Atheist Buddhists
Zhuangzi or Chuang Tzu
Has anyone here heard about Zhuangzi (aka Chuang Tzu)? He is one of the founders of Taoism, and well known as a skeptical thinker. There is a three part book called Zhuangzi that uses monologues, anecdotes, metaphors, etc to make you think or prove a philosophical point, and covers a lot of the same topics that Buddha does. As in Buddhism, a secular would have to understand that some of the words are just a representation of the culture at the time and are not really important for the view he…See More
Matt replied to Tabi's discussion What does love mean to you? in the group Atheist Singles
"Was that reply supposed to be to me? I didn't say any of that... =/"
Matt replied to Tabi's discussion What does love mean to you? in the group Atheist Singles
"The only way to know when love is unconditional, and not just an passing emotion, or lust, is with time. You need a lot of time to get used to the person, until they start to feel like family, until they've made and impact on your life, until…"
Matt joined Ajita Kamal's group
Naturalism
Naturalism is the understanding that there is a single, natural world as shown by science, and that we are completely included in it. - Thomas W Clark
Matt replied to Anna's discussion My main problem: finding atheist men who I can connect with! in the group Atheist Singles
"I think you're right. You need to raise your standards... The only advice I can give is to take some time to not think about relationships. Think about what else will make you happy. If you can be happy or comfortable being alone, then you can…"
Matt replied to Anna's discussion Do men exist that do not want and do not have children? in the group Atheist Singles
"I would rather adopt too, but I want to adopt a baby, not an older child, so I can help through the formative years and teach critical thinking, etc.
Our population is growing like crazy, we don't need more people, and there are plenty of…"
Matt joined Daniel Valentine's group
Atheist Composers
A group for godless composers.(Picture: Dmitri Shostakovich [1906-1975], composer of the Russian SFSR, USSR, and a stalwart atheist.)See More
Matt joined Heather McIntosh's group
Atheist Singles
Are you single and looking? Then join!Thank you for your patience with the inability to distinguish locations and such. Atheist Nexus needs more money to upgrade from Ning. Please donate!See More
Matt replied to Brandon's discussion What instruments do you play? in the group Atheist Musicians
"Classical guitar, Drum set, djembe, bohdran, accordion, kantele, bamboo flute, bass bamboo flute, tin whistle, percussion (shakers, tambourine etc.) midi keyboard... Yeah my apartments pretty packed. lol"
Matt joined Brandon's group
Atheist Musicians
A group for atheists who are musicians. Whether you're in a band, marching band, an orchestra, or just a musician in general.
Matt joined Irreverend Mike's group
Atheist Buddhists
A place for those who consider themselves Atheist Buddhists, or those who simply don't see this as a contradiction in terms.
Profile Information
- About Me
- I'm a 21 year old from Canada. I'm an atheist. I'm also a musician, I compose and record with a lot of acoustic instruments. I also enjoy exercise and meditation.
- Age Group
- 18-21
- City and State (For Member Searching)
- Kingston, ON
- Country (For Member Searching)
- Canada
Matt's Photos
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 2:51pm on August 11, 2010,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… - Hello Matt and welcome to this friendly meeting place with freethinkers who recognise that religions exist to control vulnerable superstitious people including defenceless children.
Terry Meaden
founder of the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Evolution, Darwin..." with its 300 discussion topics.
We invite you to join us and 1750 others.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
- At 5:14pm on July 28, 2010,
Atheist Princess said… - Welcome to the Nexus ( :
Support Nexus
Click to Buy Amazon items and help A|N
Advertisements
Latest Activity
- Top News
- Everything
Loren Miller replied to Joan Denoo's discussion Climate hits 400ppm of CO2 for first time in 3 million years in the group Climate Concerns
Steph S. replied to Steph S.'s discussion 9 threatened animals of the Southeast in the group WildlifeSteph S. replied to Steph S.'s discussion Why Warming Oceans Could Mean Dwindling Fish in the group Climate Concerns
Joan Denoo replied to Joan Denoo's discussion Climate hits 400ppm of CO2 for first time in 3 million years in the group Climate ConcernsLoren Miller replied to Joan Denoo's discussion Climate hits 400ppm of CO2 for first time in 3 million years in the group Climate Concerns
Joan Denoo replied to Joan Denoo's discussion Climate hits 400ppm of CO2 for first time in 3 million years in the group Climate Concerns
© 2013 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: Brother Richard.
