This is a follow-up to my original post supporting atheism, Why Atheism. One of the problems in the theism and spirituality debate I’ve encountered is the problem with rational versus emotional arguments. So far I’ve seen the arguments mostly being waged on the rational side. These are the arguments that point out how incredibly unlikely […]
Why Atheism?
“Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too.” – Douglas Adams I’m an atheist. I’d like to tell you why. Most of the arguments for being an atheist point to how it is more scientific or probable. I’m sure […]
14 Tips for a Less Materialistic Lifestyle
“The things you own end up owning you.” – Tyler Durden in Fight Club Beyond a minimum threshold of poverty, having more things doesn’t make people happier. But in a society driven by consumption, it can be hard to realize this truth. Living a less materialistic lifestyle doesn’t mean becoming a monk and abstaining from […]
You Suck. Get Over It
Life isn’t a steady escalator. Sometimes getting better requires that you first get a lot worse. If you can’t admit to yourself that you suck at something, chances are it will hold you back from future improvements. Pride, ego, fear of rejection, call it what you will. The result is the same. Part of you […]
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