Category Archives: Philosophy

Pascal’s Wager and other stuff

Posted on 12July2017 by

If one is an atheist . . . wait, I need to back up. I need to explain something basic. A theist is a person who believes there exists at least one god. An atheist is a person who does not believe any … Continue reading →

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Overview Effect

Posted on 27February2017 by

I often wonder why certain people — myself included — have such different views when it comes to living our lives. By different, I mean not conforming to the majority of people. Obviously, because I think I’m smart, I believe … Continue reading →

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Sunday With My Thoughts – Death

Posted on 19October2014 by

I’ve mentioned before I hold death responsible for the birth, and continuation, of most religions. I may or may not have spoken to the perspective the view of death gives on this life. Of course, I cannot realistically speak to … Continue reading →

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Sunday With My Thoughts – Religion at its worst

Posted on 12October2014 by

Note: even if not apparent to all, for the majority of my opinion writings I try to maintain a civil, even respectful tone. I am, after all, wanting to converse, and you can’t begin a conversation with anyone by starting off … Continue reading →

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Sunday With My Thoughts – On Religion

Posted on 5October2014 by

Continuing my new thing I’m sure will be welcomed by few-to-none; dispersing my opinions. Here we go . . .   Religion: rationalization I’ve had a few discussions of late with people who proudly point out they are not like “regular” … Continue reading →

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Sunday Ponderings

Posted on 29September2013 by

As I plod along this short life, I occasionally take stock of the human condition.   The first thing I notice feeds the poor opinion I have of my fellow human beings.  Greed, avarice, deceit, spitefulness, meanness . . .  … Continue reading →

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Roe vs. Wade vs. Creep

Posted on 7May2013 by

Recently, like a couple of days ago, I chanced across a blog by a female Canadian student.   She had written a piece on Roe vs. Wade, and some creepy male christian (and self-proclaimed theologian, no less) responded, drawing her … Continue reading →

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