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A Rant Where I Opine on the Possible Origins of Morality

Recently a friend asked me the following question:

There’s a big debate over the origins of morality. Some say the answer lies in…

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Added by T Andrew Klatt on February 6, 2011 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Poo!

The most ridiculous and pendantic missinterpretation of facts claiming proof that the gospels were all written well before 60 - 70 CE. Unbelievable nonsense.

Added by T Andrew Klatt on February 6, 2011 at 10:52am — No Comments

Pastor Terry Jones: This Dove Doesn't Believe in Extending Olive Branches

Hell must be frozen solid today. I find my self agreeing with the Vatican that the Dove Outreach Center of Florida’s plan to burn the Koran is “outrageous and a grave gesture.” Secretary of State Hilary Clinton also responded by saying it would be a “disgraceful and disrespectful act.” No disagreements there either. But, then fanatics and extremists don’t care about being respectful.

The irony is that the Dove Outreach Center is using the Christian symbol of peace – the dove – and… Continue

Added by T Andrew Klatt on September 8, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

How to Free A Terrorized Mind

Superstitions terrorize the mind. Just like obsessive compulsive disorders they can override simple common sense by creating a great deal of unnecessary anxiety. The afflicted person may understand, in theory, that there is a better way to live, but the compulsion to believe is so great that they cannot simply just discard them like a soiled tee shirt.

The treatment is simple despite being rigorous. All we must do is apply a firm and consistent use of reason and plain, old fashioned… Continue

Added by T Andrew Klatt on August 9, 2010 at 4:38pm — 2 Comments

Unhindered by King or Priest: The Value and Necessity of Tolerance

I don’t believe in religion, but I do believe in religious freedom and religious tolerance. That doesn’t mean I am innocent of irascibility when it comes to my attitude about religion. I have all manner of opinions on the subject, but I find myself in the same position I imagine John Adams (also irascible) found himself in when he observed the Jesuits were coming to our newly founded republic.

I do not like the reappearance of the Jesuits.... Shall we not have regular swarms of them… Continue

Added by T Andrew Klatt on August 4, 2010 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

The Curse of Micro Blogging

The Curse of Micro Blogging

We live in a world of massive information. It comes at us…

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Added by T Andrew Klatt on July 28, 2010 at 12:51pm — No Comments

Maestro a little Calliope Music if you Please

After a lively debate with my girlfriend over Bhutan and their proposed anti-conversion law I feel the need to do a little backpedaling. Maestro some calliope music if you please. I feel that, perhaps, my initial culturally centered opinion was a tad harsher than I…

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Added by T Andrew Klatt on July 23, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Why Should An Atheist Care About Bhutan's Proposed Anti-Conversion Law?

Bhutan’s proposed anti-conversion law makes me feel fortunate to live…

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Added by T Andrew Klatt on July 22, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Which Founding Father will the Texas Eduation Agency Axe Next?

Contrary to popular opinion I don’t hate Christians. That I am an atheist is true enough. But, just because I choose to live a life without gods does not mean that I hate those who choose to live according to the will of their imaginary friend. It’s not the Christians that I hate, but rather a large portion of their agendas that cause me to take umbrage. Think of my attitude as an atheist…

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Added by T Andrew Klatt on July 21, 2010 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment