October 2011 Blog Posts (177)

Religion, Atheism And Emotional Pain

Religion, Atheism And Emotional Pain



A while ago I defined the most fundamental difference between humans and animals as the conscious ability to choose between either breeding or not breeding as an individual preference.    This is of course also the case with the choice to override other instincts.



Animals are robots, whose behavior is driven primarily by recurrent instinctive urges to restore…
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Added by Maruli Marulaki on October 27, 2011 at 9:30am — 9 Comments

Jerusalem as an International city?

It seems simple, but it is hard to achieve.

We all know of the Religious killing each other over Israel and Jerusalem in particular. The Israelis have their state, the Palestinians want to have their own state. Lines have been drawn in the sand, nations of the world are backing either the Israelis or the Palestinians.  Fighting for Jerusalem has caused the city to be split into sections.

However, it seems that the answer is quite clear.

Why doesn't the UN simply make…

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Added by Andrew Lafont on October 26, 2011 at 11:51pm — 2 Comments

The 53%: We are NOT Occupy Wall Street

The 53%: We are NOT Occupy Wall Street…

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Added by Sassan K. on October 26, 2011 at 10:52pm — 10 Comments

Tonight on Ardent Atheist - Religious v. Spiritual, Reincarnation and Karma

Hi Everybunny! Tonight at 7pm PST, listen to Ardent Atheist (http://newdissidentradio.com/now_playing_.html) and join me on the Ardent Atheist fan page for a live chat thread during the show! 



The following folks will be in the studio:



Ben Gleib - http://bengleib.com/…

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Added by Heather Henderson on October 26, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments

A Peace Pilgrimage with No Peace

Interesting article this morning...

 

25 years ago, Pope John Paul II invited Jews, Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims to a pilgrimage at the Umbrian hilltop town of Assisi, where leaders shared in common prayers for a daylong prayer for peace.  On October 27th, Pope Benedict XVI is attempting to repeat this event, however this time, Thursday's event will only feature time for individual prayer and reflection.  The estimated 300 participants will be given time to pray silently in…

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Added by United Under One on October 26, 2011 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Selfishness And Identity

Selfishness And Identity



Selfishness as a trait means considering oneself entitled to selfish behavior including the justification for such behavior in the past and the planning or willingness for such behavior in the future.



Selfish behavior is
  1. subjectively beneficial for the one acting selfishly.
  2. subjectively or objectively harmful to the target,…
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Added by Maruli Marulaki on October 26, 2011 at 10:04am — 20 Comments

Are you African American and an atheist, agnostic or even on the fence?

Are you African American and an atheist, agnostic or even on the fence? You are not alone. Please join us: 

https://www.facebook.com/group s/blackatheists/

Added by Heather Henderson on October 25, 2011 at 7:46pm — No Comments

It may be Tuesday, but it feels like Monday

I pushed myself too hard, and now I am paying for it.

My surgical pain is at the same level that it was a week ago. I'm angry at myself for being weak. What makes me even more angry is that it took me spending time with the boyfriend to realize I shouldn't have to DO everything. But oh does it make me feel inadequate.

 

I started classes yesterday and it looks like it is going to be really easy.

 

Also...

Folks, I need you to do me a favor. My best…

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Added by Monica S. on October 25, 2011 at 7:34pm — No Comments

Update: 680 more signatures needed to help end discrimination of non-religious members of the US military

Update: We only need another 680 signatures.

 

Help End the Military’s Discrimination against Non-Religious Service Members.

Added by Michael Tiffany on October 25, 2011 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Mondo Diablo Episode 325:John is Dead. George is Dead, Paul is a ZOMBIE





How to be a Phoney

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGhu9rSeK1w



More PAUL IS DEAD conspiracy, just in time for Halloween.



Playlist



PID 1

Alleee1

KID SMITH &; THE VIRGINIA DANDIES * Whisper Softly, Mother's Dying

Bobby Gimby * Ghostin'

PID 2

Charles Nelson Reilly * It's So Much Fun… Continue

Added by Rev Hellbound Alleee on October 25, 2011 at 12:01pm — No Comments

A degree in Biblical Jacking

What the hell would you do with a degree in Biblical Studies besides sit in your room and stroke your meat rocket over the thought of Jesus coming back?


Oh yeah….FAP FAP…Jesus is coming…FAP FAP…SO AM I…UGGGHHHH!!!!

Added by Odin Zeus McGaffer on October 25, 2011 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

The Philistine's Sour Grapes Of Knowledge

The Philistine's Sour Grapes Of Knowledge



This blog entry was inspired by the discussion of the Arrogance of Ignorance, that led me to read this text:…



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Added by Maruli Marulaki on October 25, 2011 at 8:04am — 27 Comments

Update: 1125 More signatures needed to help end discrimination against non-religious members of the US military

Here's the latest numbers: as of 5pm (EDT) Monday, we need another 1125 people of conscience and courage to sign a petition to force the Obama administration to take action to end endemic institutional discrimination against non-religious members of the US armed forces.

 

If you have not yet signed, please go to the following link and read the petition:



www.whitehouse.gov/4zb

 

You will need…

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Added by Michael Tiffany on October 24, 2011 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Defining Who We Are As People....

Steve Jobs should be applauded not for all the money he accumulated, but for what his iPad is doing to assist our autistic children.  I wish that somebody would create a similar product to help our wounded warriors.  People take for granted on a daily basis objects that we use in our daily life.  If we are truly united under one, each one of us should reach out to a wounded warrior, a person in need, and as the movie said, ‘pay it forward’.  That defines who we are as people.  Not through…

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Added by United Under One on October 24, 2011 at 3:01pm — 2 Comments

We Should Applaud Our Soldiers

New Zealand winning the Stanley Cup was important to many around the world.  It grabbed all the wonderful headlines and the great news coverage.  There was great joy drinking in celebration.  On the same day we announced that our troops were coming home from Iraq; There should be joy and celebration.  The rugby players go home to jobs and glory... our service men and women come home to hospitals, families, broken homes, and in most cases, no jobs.  Maybe we should begin a national registrar…

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Added by United Under One on October 24, 2011 at 2:10pm — 10 Comments

Additonally....

And why don't we call the vineyard growers and the farmers in Cali and adjoining states that dangle the fruit of money to these immigrants illegal as well, for without their immediate employment, harsh living conditions and slave labor, the impression of this nirvana might not exist.

 

Thoughts?

Added by United Under One on October 24, 2011 at 1:50pm — No Comments

YES, NO & WAIT

MILK JUG LISTEN UR PRAYER?, GOD LISTEN UR PRAYER!

Added by EUGIN DAMIAN RAJA on October 24, 2011 at 12:40pm — No Comments

Illegal CEOs??

As I was watching the Republican presidential debate last week, I realized something.  In today’s GOP, the correct term for a human being who crosses the U.S. border without a visa in search of a brutally difficult,…

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Added by United Under One on October 24, 2011 at 12:11pm — 6 Comments

Breeders, Non-Breeders And The Reciprocal Accusation Of Selfishness

Breeders, Non-Breeders And The Reciprocal Accusation Of Selfishness



Breeders and non-breeders often accuse each other of being selfish.   This is remarkable, as being selfish means attempting to get benefits for oneself disregarding conflicting interests.    Accusing someone else of being selfish implies the agreement, that the allegedly selfish behavior is indeed beneficial for the accused. Evaluating another person's behavior as…
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Added by Maruli Marulaki on October 24, 2011 at 8:04am — 6 Comments

MY WORDS AND THOUGHTS

i don't think that there is god.. this is because of several reasons.. i am an indian born in somewhat a middle class family in the state of kerala.. here the religious aspects are considered with great importance and are giving much priority..

 

the most peculiar feature of the country is that the govt is promoting all the religions with equal importance... and all this are based on ceartain holy books... infact by reading through those books i came across some doubts about…

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Added by vineeth m on October 24, 2011 at 6:32am — 3 Comments

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Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film video

Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:37pm 0 Comments

There is a video of the Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film.  The man isn't demon possessed, there are likely no 'real' demons.  He's just delusional and doesn't want to accept personal responsiblity for his own behavior for his own dysfunctional life.

 

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Do you support 'traditional' marriage, vot now ad

Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:28pm 0 Comments

There is an ad that reads ' Do you support 'traditional' marriage? Vote Now"!  .

 

 

No, I don't support 'traditional' marriage because there is no such thing. I support heterosexual and same-sex couples marry each other legally , yes.  'Traditional' marriage promoters largely do not believe that heterosexual women are co-equal to their husbands.  Their only purpose in 'traditional' marriage is to sexually satisfy their husbands if they can and raise children and do all…

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War on Christmas in May

Posted by matthew greenberg on May 21, 2013 at 12:18pm 5 Comments

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/21/texas-merry-christmas-bill_n_3312786.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

i've got no problem with everyone saying "merry christmas" on christmas day.  however, they've turned it into an entire holiday season where it lasts a month or more.  in those situations it should be perfectly acceptable to say "happy holidays" or call it a…

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My first funeral as an atheist

Posted by Two Cult Survivor on May 21, 2013 at 11:30am 0 Comments

I posted the bulk of this on another thread, but wanted to add some context separately.

I finally confronted my faith and embraced the fact of my atheism late last August, 2012. Days after I revealed my "epiphany" to a few friends who knew me from another message board, my sister died from Lou Gehrig's Disease (which pissed her off because she hated catching a disease from someone she never f---ed).

THAT was my sister, understand? She was a beautiful, life-loving, potty-mouthed…

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