Tag: religion

THE ONLY TRUE WISDOM IS IN KNOWING YOU KNOW NOTHING–Socrates

People tend to believe that a belief in God and heaven is necessary for a belief in an “afterlife” Surviving death isn’t synonymous with a religious belief. We do not understand the nature of reality. (or at least I don’t) It appears we exist… Continue Reading “THE ONLY TRUE WISDOM IS IN KNOWING YOU KNOW NOTHING–Socrates”

THE ONLY TRUE WISDOM IS IN KNOWING YOU KNOW NOTHING–Socrates

People tend to believe that a belief in God and heaven is necessary for a belief in an “afterlife” Surviving death isn’t synonymous with a religious belief. We do not understand the nature of reality. (or at least I don’t) It appears we exist… Continue Reading “THE ONLY TRUE WISDOM IS IN KNOWING YOU KNOW NOTHING–Socrates”

ABSOLUTE IDEOLOGY

I now live in a retirement village As I expected of my age group most are religious They insist that there is an hierarchical structure With god at the top followed by humans They think other life forms have no feelings and are not… Continue Reading “ABSOLUTE IDEOLOGY”

ABSOLUTE IDEOLOGY

I now live in a retirement village As I expected of my age group most are religious They insist that there is an hierarchical structure With god at the top followed by humans They think other life forms have no feelings and are not… Continue Reading “ABSOLUTE IDEOLOGY”

SOME FRIENDS INSIST THAT I AM NOT AN ATHEIST

Some friends insist that I am not an atheist But I do not believe in a God This concept implies an hierarchical structure and causes humans to believe they are superior to other life forms I believe all life to be equal sentient and… Continue Reading “SOME FRIENDS INSIST THAT I AM NOT AN ATHEIST”

ABSOLUTE IDEOLOGY

Just putting the idiot box on this morning motivated me to write this The definition of fascism is an absolute ideology Western religions are absolute ideologies As long as our culture adheres to a religion that was set up by Constantine to control the… Continue Reading “ABSOLUTE IDEOLOGY”

Thank God I am an Atheist: Pun Intended

When I was young I wondered what was wrong with me because our cultural norms felt so wrong – now that I am older and wiser I know our cultural norms are wrong I respect peoples religious beliefs and won’t argue – several decades… Continue Reading “Thank God I am an Atheist: Pun Intended”

Thank God I am an Atheist: Pun Intended

I have used this title a few times the first was 2014 then 2016 and again when the high court over turned George Pell’s conviction.   today it is because i was reminded of Robert Heinlein  sci fi Jobe Several of my friends have… Continue Reading “Thank God I am an Atheist: Pun Intended”

MORNING MUSINGS

the last time posted this blog pain was affecting my concentration—hence edited atheist /ˈeɪθɪɪst/ noun a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ noun a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known… Continue Reading “MORNING MUSINGS”

MORE MORNING MUSINGS again :P

atheist /ˈeɪθɪɪst/ noun a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ noun a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God I published thank god I’m… Continue Reading “MORE MORNING MUSINGS again :P”