God is an abstract concept, who’s very existence as a concept is as enigmatic, as it is problematic. But there are only a handful of books in the world that purport to be the “revealed word of god.” And as such, it is easy to see how they can exert undue influence, in imposing…
The idolatrous transformation, of the relative into the absolute and the all-too-human into the divine, makes it possible for man to indulge his ugliest passion — in the firm belief that he is working for the highest good. — Aldous Huxley, The Devils of Loudon Draw Mohammed Day, on Facebook, is no-doubt off and running today.…
But far more numerous was the herd of such, Who think too little, and who talk too much. — John Dryden Listen, as Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Dan Barker, corrects the historical inaccuracies, and goes on to parry the insipid arguments made by one of Fox News’ lamest lemmings, over his support for the legal injunction that halted…
Over every mountain there is a path, though it may not be seen from the valley. — Theodore Roethke Director of Avatar and Titanic, movie director James Cameron sets off on a lively 17 minute narrative that allows us to see the interests pursued, and those paths taken early on, that led to his involvement and…
The terrible thing about the quest for truth, is that you find it. — Remy de Gourmont Evolution – It’s a Fact Of Life
Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem, which he has to solve. — Erich Fromm We Are All Connected
. . . So Are Racial Stereotypes, shows study of children with Williams Syndrome.” I would think this could be extrapolated to include Religious, as well as Non-Religious, stereotypes. Of course, I’m no scientist or psychologist. But is it possible that all we really need is a pharmacological “Chill-Pill” (for those who don’t drink enough beer), in order…
