Is it natural to believe in religion?
Interesting study on the nature of human belief! Here’s a small except from the article:
“This project does not set out to prove God or Gods exist. Just because we find it easier to think in a particular way does not mean that it is true in fact. If we look at why religious beliefs and practices persist in societies across the world, we conclude that individuals bound by religious ties might be more likely to cooperate as societies.
Interestingly, we found that religion is less likely to thrive in populations living in cities in developed nations where there is already a strong social support network.”
Note that this is a media release and not a link to the actual study, which I would have much rather read.
Life is an arbitrary definition that we created to describe a collection of characteristics exhibited by some stuff, but not other stuff. In reality, we’re all just stuff.
I am officially an ordained minister!
I can now marry two consenting adults. Big question, what should my official title be?
- “Grand Master Brain Wizard”
- “Universal Philosopher of Absolute Reality”
- “Doctor of Space & Time”
So many good choices…
A fundie friend on facebook posted this.
The irony…it hurts.
There is a rumor going around that I have found God. I think this is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
(Source: ffrf.org, via ihateallyourgods)
(Source: christiantheatheist, via annalisee)
Richard Feynman is one of my favorite scientists of all time.
Before you judge others or claim any absolute truth, consider that…
The hilariousness. I can’t handle it!
(Source: enzemo, via all-american-antichrist-deactiv)
