Miscellanea
Posting Comments and Anonymity
March/06/2008
I just deleted a comment posted in the "America
was not founded as a Christian nation" article.
Someone by the name of "Anonymous", posted a link
to an article about a former atheist turned
believer in God.
That linked page had nothing to do with my article about America, nor does Anonymous indicate anything about why the post was made. Anonymous doesn't indicate that it was a good article or that they read the book mentioned and it was worth looking into. They simply posted a link.
In essence Anonymous simply SPAMMED my comments page with an irrelevant comment. There are many other articles on this site that may have relevant to.
Sometimes I truly dislike the anonymity abuse on the internet. Everybody wants a voice and to be heard unless they are saying something they wouldn't say to your face, then they must have their anonymity.
An anonymous voice is a nonexistent one. If you are incapable of saying or doing something and taking credit for it, then your audience will be anonymous as well.
I don't have a problem with anonymity, my problem is the abuse of it and the unnecessary use of it. Spam exists because of anonymity.
One more thing: Anonymous, there isn't really any true anonymity on the internet. Within 30 seconds of seeing your post I knew where you posted in from. Everything leaves an address where it came from.
I do, however, want you to comment, but please keep it relevant to the article in which you're commenting.
That linked page had nothing to do with my article about America, nor does Anonymous indicate anything about why the post was made. Anonymous doesn't indicate that it was a good article or that they read the book mentioned and it was worth looking into. They simply posted a link.
In essence Anonymous simply SPAMMED my comments page with an irrelevant comment. There are many other articles on this site that may have relevant to.
Sometimes I truly dislike the anonymity abuse on the internet. Everybody wants a voice and to be heard unless they are saying something they wouldn't say to your face, then they must have their anonymity.
An anonymous voice is a nonexistent one. If you are incapable of saying or doing something and taking credit for it, then your audience will be anonymous as well.
I don't have a problem with anonymity, my problem is the abuse of it and the unnecessary use of it. Spam exists because of anonymity.
One more thing: Anonymous, there isn't really any true anonymity on the internet. Within 30 seconds of seeing your post I knew where you posted in from. Everything leaves an address where it came from.
I do, however, want you to comment, but please keep it relevant to the article in which you're commenting.
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I'M BEAUTIFUL
March/05/2008
Most of the time when someone ask me how I'm
doing, I reply, "I'M BEAUTIFUL!". It's nice to
invoke a pleasant reaction from someone. It makes
people smile.
I say "I'M BEAUTIFUL!" instead of "I'M DOING BEAUTIFULLY!" because the reactions are funnier. And it's easier to blurt out.
I've been doing that for about 8 years now and "I'M BEAUTIFUL" represents how I feel on the inside.
I'm quite happy, with my wife and girls, with my job, with my things, but I definitely strive for more.
I say "I'M BEAUTIFUL!" instead of "I'M DOING BEAUTIFULLY!" because the reactions are funnier. And it's easier to blurt out.
I've been doing that for about 8 years now and "I'M BEAUTIFUL" represents how I feel on the inside.
I'm quite happy, with my wife and girls, with my job, with my things, but I definitely strive for more.
You don't know me.
March/05/2008
People think that I was never very religious
because they didn't see it. But that couldn't be
further from the truth. Even my own wife has
learned more about my previous spirituality since
I opened up in this journal than she knew before.
People who know me think they knew what I was
about when it came to God, but they didn't,
because I kept it to myself. As I do with most
things, it's part of my personality. It's been
quite liberating to actually share information on
this blog that I would have never shared before.
As little as two years ago I would listen to the same christian music tape in the car everywhere I went and I would sing along out loud. When I was by myself of course. I really believed and wanted to be surrounded by Gods love. It's fortunate that when I realized God doesn't exist it didn't have a detrimental affect on me, I can see how it would on others.
I'm not trying to contradict myself at all. I may have said in the past that I wasn't very religious but the truth is I was never openly or outwardly religious. I believed in God, I prayed almost daily for someone other than myself, I occasionally broke out the Bible to look something up. I didn't spend my days reading the bible. I know more about the Bible now and have read more of the Bible now than I did in my previous 36 years.
As little as two years ago I would listen to the same christian music tape in the car everywhere I went and I would sing along out loud. When I was by myself of course. I really believed and wanted to be surrounded by Gods love. It's fortunate that when I realized God doesn't exist it didn't have a detrimental affect on me, I can see how it would on others.
I'm not trying to contradict myself at all. I may have said in the past that I wasn't very religious but the truth is I was never openly or outwardly religious. I believed in God, I prayed almost daily for someone other than myself, I occasionally broke out the Bible to look something up. I didn't spend my days reading the bible. I know more about the Bible now and have read more of the Bible now than I did in my previous 36 years.
Going Public
March/01/2008
Charles Darwin Day
February/12/2008
This is my first Charles Darwin Day as an
atheist.
Before now, I never gave Darwin much thought
Today is Darwin's birthday. Born on February 2nd 1809. I look forward to the day that Darwin's birthday is a respected national holiday.
Before now, I never gave Darwin much thought
Today is Darwin's birthday. Born on February 2nd 1809. I look forward to the day that Darwin's birthday is a respected national holiday.
Previously Insulted
February/03/2008
As a previous believer I remember on occasion
being insulted by the thought of atheism.
Humorous, I know.
At church around 2004 the pastor said Gene Reddenbarry was an atheist. Being a huge Star Trek fan I was offended that the pastor would call someone an atheist who created such a great show about people accepting each other. I get it now. Without God we don't have to hate those that think differently. Gene had it right.
When I used to watch those awards shows with Karen I would point out who didn't thank God for their talent.
A couple of years ago I was in a Christian book store when I sneezed. No one blessed me.
About three years ago I heard about a book for non-believers so they could replace phrases with any God reference.
At church around 2004 the pastor said Gene Reddenbarry was an atheist. Being a huge Star Trek fan I was offended that the pastor would call someone an atheist who created such a great show about people accepting each other. I get it now. Without God we don't have to hate those that think differently. Gene had it right.
When I used to watch those awards shows with Karen I would point out who didn't thank God for their talent.
A couple of years ago I was in a Christian book store when I sneezed. No one blessed me.
About three years ago I heard about a book for non-believers so they could replace phrases with any God reference.
Today I picked up The God Delusion
February/02/2008
As of this moment I'm the only atheist that I know personally.
November/08/2007
Does that mean atheists are rare. No it doesn't.
It does mean however we are not congregating
together to worship anything. And were not asking
for your money either.
After making my decision to stop believing in God I discovered that atheist are all over.
You've seen racists like the KKK congregate to show their support for racism. How many times have you seen non-racists congregate to support non-racism?
After making my decision to stop believing in God I discovered that atheist are all over.
You've seen racists like the KKK congregate to show their support for racism. How many times have you seen non-racists congregate to support non-racism?
Why does religion suspend logic?
November/07/2007
Who's reading this blog?
November/04/2007