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Meaning

I am always bewildered by a theist's desire for ultimate meaning. I know the topic surfaces with every atheist, and every atheist tries to explain the thought in a manner that would satisfy other atheists.



I think that question is personal, and can only be answered by the individual. I…
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Added by Neal on June 4, 2011 at 2:30pm — 15 Comments

Is Rational Thought a Bias?

Well, no. Rational thought is what everyone ought to partake in. Reason is a drink that instead of weakening cognitive processes like alcohol, promotes clarity of thought.



Is that the same to a theist?



No, it is not. Theists maintain their beliefs by repeating this mantra over and…

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Added by Neal on March 28, 2011 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

I am a Blessing

That statement takes away all the fun of helping someone out.



Bring my in-laws some lunch, watch them do their praying over the food while holding my hand, then take them out to the local casino in Detroit. One of the few things they can still do that they enjoy. Couple of hours gambling, good…

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Added by Neal on March 26, 2011 at 10:00am — 7 Comments

Nothing Lasts Forever

Unless you are a theist.



What arrogance there is in the thought that you are special enough to be eternal. Their dissonance between what is known and what is wished for always amazes.



What is it that makes a theist special?



Is it a practiced maneuver, keeping eyes and…

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Added by Neal on March 23, 2011 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Conversations

Once again I have to comment on Michigan's new governor and his first act as governor.



I have already discussed how the bill will tax low income families, retirees and those who donate to public education to the tune of 1.7 billion dollars. Part of the bill also gives big business a 1.8…

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Added by Neal on March 20, 2011 at 12:00pm — 4 Comments

Ending Essentialism

When a Young Earth creationist expounds on his thoughts of reality, or an Intelligent Design proponent bends your ear on the same subject, what you are really hearing is essentialism.…



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Added by Neal on March 15, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

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