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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Expected To Do The Impossible
We are expected to do the impossible. Is it possible to do the impossible? Let me explain what I mean — there is zero evidence to support the existence of a god. This means, hypothetically, if a god existed, he has made no attempt to make his existence known (or any solid attempt which is known to us). On the other hand (according to many 'believers') he expects us to be aware of his existence. At this point, it is probably obvious where I'm going with this — but just think about it. Because this point really shoots a hole in the already torn-up argument given by the religious. We gain information via the senses, and obviously no god has made any attempt to reach us humans (we can only be reached when we have sensory input). Perhaps I should clarify what I mean, no god has made an attempt to reach us humans which is beyond the capacity of hallucination (something which we know exists). If a god really wanted people to know about him (or her), he would reach all people (he/she is all-powerful remember). Believers will claim that a god has reached us with prophets. But these prophets always seem to come across as being mentally disturbed. As I have said many times: "Christians have faith that no-one during biblical-times had schizophrenia". Of course ignorant man would not understand hallucination, and would view it has "holy" or whatever. Do the religious really expect people to believe the preaches given by those which appear insane? If the religious think this is enough evidence, then they expect the logical to do the impossible.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Stephen Roberts
"I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours"
– Stephen Roberts
This is one of my favorite quotes.
– Stephen Roberts
This is one of my favorite quotes.
Massachusetts Election.
Hello everyone. It is official that democrats no longer have the 'magic 60'. Some are freaking out, and some are celebrating. I think it is great that Brown won. While I do support the health-care bill. I feel that there needs to be a balanced interested in government. One party government = dictatorship. In-fact I wish there were more then two parties involved in elections. Better yet, I wish there were not political parties at all. To have candidates elected based on view points, instead of color (or D/R) would great. The system the United States has now is stupid to say the least. I would like to think that people are a bit more dynamic then falling into one of two groups. The more political parties the better (none at all being the best).
Hopefully this porn model can make a good senator. I find it hilarious that he won, Democrats are pathetic (they had so much to use against him). But what is more pathetic is the two-party-system. Political parties are the enemy of democracy, and this proves it. Republicans are completly againsnt any change the health care system, and democrates are for huge changes. There are certain aspects to the health-care system that need changes (wont go into them), but they both miss the point here. Pigeon-holing people into supporting one of two groups is bad for this nation.
Hopefully this porn model can make a good senator. I find it hilarious that he won, Democrats are pathetic (they had so much to use against him). But what is more pathetic is the two-party-system. Political parties are the enemy of democracy, and this proves it. Republicans are completly againsnt any change the health care system, and democrates are for huge changes. There are certain aspects to the health-care system that need changes (wont go into them), but they both miss the point here. Pigeon-holing people into supporting one of two groups is bad for this nation.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Slaves of The Universe (poem)
reality is opinion
view that human's have
how accurately does it reflect the universe?
depends on the human
true understanding is something which is impossible
for the universe is too complex
no human can understand
but many pretend
humans have infinite-arrogance
but this artificial-arrogance
the arrogance of gods
just narcissistic slime.
for when it comes to the universe
no objects are infinite
only energy itself
it is everything they know
which is themselves
and everything around them
viewed as nothing
viewed as everything
depending on the form
humans assume they are masters of the universe
but in reality
the only slaves are the humans
slaving away
trying to understand
the universe which they live
view that human's have
how accurately does it reflect the universe?
depends on the human
true understanding is something which is impossible
for the universe is too complex
no human can understand
but many pretend
humans have infinite-arrogance
but this artificial-arrogance
the arrogance of gods
just narcissistic slime.
for when it comes to the universe
no objects are infinite
only energy itself
it is everything they know
which is themselves
and everything around them
viewed as nothing
viewed as everything
depending on the form
humans assume they are masters of the universe
but in reality
the only slaves are the humans
slaving away
trying to understand
the universe which they live
Monday, January 11, 2010
Hubble Deep Field
(Hubble)
An image like this contains more inspiration then all religious ideas combined. And better yet, it provides us humans with some much needed humility and inspiration. For any person to think the entire universe was created just for them, after seeing an image like this, should seek professional help.
From the vantage point of our star, the Earth is very insignificant. And our star is even more insignificant when our galaxy is looked at as a whole. Wikipedia has the estimated number of stars in the Milky Way galaxy at 100,000,000,000 to 400,000,000,000 (100-400 billion). However, some estimate the total number to be pushing 100,000,000,000,000 (1 trillion) stars. Such a large range, the actual number probably falls somewhere in the middle.
'The United States Census Bureau' has estimated the human population on Earth to be at 6,795,600,000. If all of the stars in the Milky Way galaxy were dived up evenly with the people on Earth, each person would get about 74 stars (assuming the galaxy has around 500 billion stars). And that is only in our own, single galaxy — take a look at the 'Hubble Deep Field image' again, keeping this in mind.
To say that the number of galaxies in this image is only the tip of the iceberg, is greatly understating it. Modern science estimates the number of galaxies in the known universe to be — at the very least 100 billion, but some estimate it to be at around 500 billion. The 'Hubble Deep-Field image' captures only around 3,000 galaxies, which is nothing compared with the estimated 100,000,000,000 to 500,000,000,000 galaxies that exist within the known-universe.
The majority of people on this planet have tunnel-vision — not caring much about what exists outside of Earth. In-fact many could care less about things outside their own town or country. These are the same people that feel pity for nonbelievers, for not having God as a source of inspiration (oh the irony).
The majority of people on this planet have tunnel-vision — not caring much about what exists outside of Earth. In-fact many could care less about things outside their own town or country. These are the same people that feel pity for nonbelievers, for not having God as a source of inspiration (oh the irony).
While numbers as large as these, describing the stupefyingly large galaxies, and the stars that make them up, seem impossible to grasp. It is trying to comprehend those numbers where the true inspiration lies, and it is the source of the ultimate-humility. Unlike the source of ultimate-arrogance, which is thinking that the entire universe was made just for us.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Is President Obama A Fake Christian?
While it is widely accepted that Obama is a devout Christian, from seeing some of his interviews, where religion is discussed — it seems that he is dancing around, and not being as honest as he could be about his beliefs.
In the United States, it is, at least at the moment, impossible (or nearly so) to get elected without believing in Jesus. Someone as intelligent as Obama is, would (assuming he is a nonbeliever) have that covered before making a run at politics.
The first video here, is a speech, where Obama gives controversial statements about religion. I feel that no true-believer would ever say such things, but a fake-believer might — in an attempt to hint at his personal views, while maintaining electability.
In this next video, Obama says many things which — in my opinion, make him seem very suspicious. Like him referring to the 'believers' as "them". And that democrats do not reach out to them enough (obviously I am implying that he is merly saying he is a Christians to get votes). Referring to Christians as "them" is a major slip-up — along with saying that the religious do no have a monopoly on morality etc. I could ramble on all day about it, but check it out for yourself...
Perhaps I am biased, but these two videos scream my point.
In the United States, it is, at least at the moment, impossible (or nearly so) to get elected without believing in Jesus. Someone as intelligent as Obama is, would (assuming he is a nonbeliever) have that covered before making a run at politics.
The first video here, is a speech, where Obama gives controversial statements about religion. I feel that no true-believer would ever say such things, but a fake-believer might — in an attempt to hint at his personal views, while maintaining electability.
In this next video, Obama says many things which — in my opinion, make him seem very suspicious. Like him referring to the 'believers' as "them". And that democrats do not reach out to them enough (obviously I am implying that he is merly saying he is a Christians to get votes). Referring to Christians as "them" is a major slip-up — along with saying that the religious do no have a monopoly on morality etc. I could ramble on all day about it, but check it out for yourself...
Perhaps I am biased, but these two videos scream my point.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
A True Christian (Shirley Phelps-Roper).
The majority of Christians in the United States are not true believers in their holy-book (in my opinion). They ignore large portions of the book or refer to them as 'metaphor'. A true believer in Christianity should know the Bible inside and out; but that is far from the case, in-fact atheists tend to be more familiar with it. The majority of Christians cherry-pick the nice sounding verses and ignore the unpleasant/primitive ones.
When I first seen Shirley Phelps-Roper on YouTube, I remember at first being disgusted by the incredible hate this person is responsible for. But on the other-hand, it is funny how uncomfortable she makes 'casual believers' feel (more-so then an atheist discussing religion would). In these videos, they (people whom claim to be Christian themselves) refer to her as being "evil" and "sick". Which is a beautiful thing, because she is basing her (and her church's) hate off scripture. When a nonbeliever quotes the nasty/hateful parts of the book, 'casual believers' write it off, but when a Christian actually talks the talk and walks the walk, they are viewed as being 'evil' by other — less dedicated believers. Personally, if I believed that the Bible was a guide to eternal paradise, I would follow it word-for-word as well.
Many Christians claim that the Bible is their source of morality, and the only source of morality. Shirley Phelps-Roper is a perfect example for why that is not the case. While she is a bigot, she is a product of religion.
When I first seen Shirley Phelps-Roper on YouTube, I remember at first being disgusted by the incredible hate this person is responsible for. But on the other-hand, it is funny how uncomfortable she makes 'casual believers' feel (more-so then an atheist discussing religion would). In these videos, they (people whom claim to be Christian themselves) refer to her as being "evil" and "sick". Which is a beautiful thing, because she is basing her (and her church's) hate off scripture. When a nonbeliever quotes the nasty/hateful parts of the book, 'casual believers' write it off, but when a Christian actually talks the talk and walks the walk, they are viewed as being 'evil' by other — less dedicated believers. Personally, if I believed that the Bible was a guide to eternal paradise, I would follow it word-for-word as well.
Many Christians claim that the Bible is their source of morality, and the only source of morality. Shirley Phelps-Roper is a perfect example for why that is not the case. While she is a bigot, she is a product of religion.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Sorry Everyone.
Sorry everyone. New posts are soon to come! Be patient :)
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Years!!!
Let's make this decade better then the last!
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