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October 2008 Blog Posts (13)

The Khala Project - Open Source Religion

The Khala Project is an effort to create an open source, rational, dynamic and benevolent worldview - a supplement and alternative to existing religions, worldviews and ideologies. We promote the idea of creating a rational, modular and dynamic alternative to the organized religions, ideologies and other coherent worldviews that are available today. Our goal is to synthesise the best of humanity's collective cultural heritage and rational knowledge into a Coherent Organized… Read More

Added by Torstein Haldorsen on October 31, 2008 at 12:01am — 1 Comment

Reality of human nature vs. repressive religious dogma

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PREMARITAL SEX IS NEARLY UNIVERSAL AMONG AMERICANS, AND HAS BEEN FOR DECADES

The vast majority of Americans have sex before marriage, including those who abstained from sex during their teenage years,… Read More

Added by Dane on October 30, 2008 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

The value of life

Ive been pondering alot of issues with the upcoming election. Im not going to get into politics or any of that, but something keeps cropping up, where do all these bloodthirsty people come from?

Why all the "bomb Iran" and general hate against people in other places or cultures? Im a bit guilty of this myself, even though Im a spiritual person, I see religious totalitarianism as possible more dangerous and frightening than a typical fascist state. Maybe because the idea of "Believe… Read More

Added by Episkipos Enos Shenk the Jesus-Stalker, KSC on October 30, 2008 at 6:55am — 1 Comment

The problem w/ice ages - putting a shout out to creationists.

Hello all. I'd like to tackle an issue w/the creation story as put forth by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Oh, and if you are Jewish or Christian it doesn't matter which version of the creation story from Genesis you chose, either one is good for this purpose.

-Ice Ages. These sure are pesky things for those that think the earth is less than 10,000 years old. You see, there is much evidence that ices ages have happened, happen at a predictable rate, and will happen again. In fact,… Read More

Added by Dane on October 21, 2008 at 4:30pm — 5 Comments

Anti-Atheism video

Added by Dane on October 21, 2008 at 10:18am — No Comments

Damn, I almost rationalized my atheism before I saw this

Added by Dane on October 21, 2008 at 10:11am — No Comments

Pray harder and God will make the bad man stop

Added by Dane on October 21, 2008 at 9:55am — No Comments

A Second Chance at Childhood...

I typically don't post things like this, but ocassionally one stands out. It is from one of my daily readings for recovery.

Everyone knows where my faith rests, but if it helps, leave out the specific references and just pause to re-imagine the wonder and trust and joy of being little. If being little was tarnished for you like is was for me, imagine the way it should have been. Smell the smells, see the sunlight green in the tree leaves, feel the raindrops your face and hear them… Read More

Added by Jeff H on October 20, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Carlin nails it

Added by Dane on October 19, 2008 at 12:30pm — 7 Comments

Howard Stern on Maher and religion

Added by Dane on October 19, 2008 at 5:09am — No Comments

The Flying Spaghetti Monster is real! You must believe, there is even video proof!

Added by Dane on October 19, 2008 at 1:25am — No Comments

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Open Letter To Kansas School Board

I am writing you with much concern after having read of your hearing to decide whether the alternative theory of Intelligent Design should be taught along with the theory of Evolution. I think we can all agree that it is important for students to hear multiple viewpoints so they can choose for themselves the theory that makes the most sense to them. I am concerned, however, that students will only hear one theory of Intelligent… Read More

Added by Dane on October 18, 2008 at 11:35pm — No Comments

Scientists: Earth May Exist in Giant Cosmic Bubble

In believing the God created the universe at His good pleasure, in order to create earth, in order to make Humankind, I find it fascinating when the uniquness of our solar system is pointed out.

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Wednesday, October 01, 2008

By Clara Moskowitz

If the notion of dark energy sounds improbable, get ready for an even more outlandish… Read More

Added by Jeff H on October 3, 2008 at 11:34am — 2 Comments