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Religion For Atheists
Alain de Botton's latest book "Religion for Atheists" sounds like a very interesting book to read. What is your opinion?See More
Michael OL commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
""gods, faith, worship or churches" is precisely what makes a belief system a religion. Here's an example: many Americans hold an exceptionalist view about America - that it is special, or even superior. The American flag…"
Gareth Mensah commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"@Micheal,
I agree that many religion ask us to surrender, but not all of them, I don't see that in animism or totenism. I think that maybe the issue with religion is that automatically we tend to think it comes with things like worship, faith,…"
Michael OL commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"No religion asks us merely to "believe" in some story or creed. All religions require a surrender of self, a surrender to something by definition beyond human comprehension and beyond physical realization. All religions teach…"
Colin O'flanagan Leahy commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"Gareth, I really enjoyed your "in depth" response for which I am very greatfull. And if I did strike a chord, I appologise. I could have been an atheist 2000 years ago, so from my angle science has never featured as the…"
Steph S. commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"I've ordered the book .. Waiting for it to arrive."
Gareth Mensah commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"@Colin, I didn't see your comment before. Don't worry too much about my 'lack of depth', I don't hold a PhD in all things atheist, I just think that we as atheists are often marginalized by mainstream media, often attributed…"
Colin O'flanagan Leahy commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"Gareth......please. I don't enjoy being in disagreement, but on this site I find an atheist mind that is suspect of depth. Atheism is a realization. It doesn't require brainwashing in order to ensure its ongoing existence. To treat it as a…"
Colin O'flanagan Leahy commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"I see. thanks Paula. I'm an amature musician myself and appreciate the attraction."
Paula F commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"Hi Colin! I'm not a particularly closeted atheist. I don't go to church to attend services; when I am in churches, it is usually because I am being paid to be there (I am a professional musician, and can be providing music for services, or…"
Colin O'flanagan Leahy commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"Paula, Am I hearing you right. You go to church to appreciate the historical significance. and so, you are a closet atheist. To me this shows utter disrespect towards the "reason why people are suppose to go to church in the first place".…"
Nerdlass commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"Got one. Naturalistic Pantheism. The Universe as divine. You get the awe and woo-feeling of embracing the beauty of nature, without the hang-ups of a true deity. It's more sublime than ethereal.
Sometimes, I miss the community of church, from…"
J J commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"Let me start with my premise: Alain De Botton is absolutely not in touch with reality and it is morally wrong to accept his arguments. I state this upfront, without reservation, because if you really don't want to see that demonstrated, you…"
Richard ∑wald commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"One of the oldest Freethought societies, started by a Rabbi."
Paula F commented on Joe Rivera's group Religion For Atheists
"Sounds intriguing...what's an Ethical Society?"
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WHAT MATTERS MOST
Posted on January 2, 2012 at 10:49am 1 Comment 1 Like
I would like to start this year off by asking everyone..."what matters most" to YOU?
A little while ago, I read an old book by Hyrum W. Smith, the co-founder of Franklin Covey. That book was titled..."What Matters Most". Among other great points in the book, Mr Smith explained, that there just wasn't enough time in one day, to do all the things, that we "say" we want to do, each day.
Take emails. We receive hundreds of…
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- At 9:08am on April 13, 2012,
Steph S. said… - Hello Joe! I joined your group! I'm interested in reading that book. I hope to see you here on the site.
- At 12:23pm on March 17, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… I just though you might like to befriend a new member interested in Alain de Botton's new atheism, Gary Mensah. We need to generate a community for Atheism 2.0 here. I noticed your Religion for Atheists group hasn't had any traction. It competes with an established group, The Church of Atheism. Perhaps if you changed the description to focus on Alain's Atheism 2.0, and the two of us joined, we could form a nucleus for such a group. Just a suggestion.
- At 7:28pm on December 13, 2011, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…
What a relief! I'd forgotten that I had to learn that lesson too when I started in social networks. At first it seemed unreasonable to equate bold with shouting, but later, after I'd acclimated, I felt the same way.
- At 2:29pm on December 13, 2011, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…
We do appreciate your voice and want to continue to hear your opinions, Joe. You're bright and have a lot to contribute.
But, replying with all bold is poor manners. It's the internet equivalent of a shout, and gives others the impression that you're afraid nobody will hear you unless you communicate at the top of your lungs, as if you're used to being ignored. We want to hear from you and won't ignore what you say. All bold gives people the impression you're a bit needy and insecure. I for one have a harder time reading and comprehending an all bold message. It also takes away your ability to show emphasis. Please confine your replies in Hang With Friends to regular type excepting for the particular passages that you actually want to emphasize.
Thanks for you attention.
- At 9:44pm on December 9, 2011, Steph S. said…
- Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 5:53pm on December 8, 2011,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi Joe and welcome to this wonderful world of atheist truth and peace.
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 580 discussion topics and nearly 3200 members.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
Terry
- At 5:38pm on December 8, 2011, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…
Welcome, Joe! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends.
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