dravenwriter

@dravenwriter (232)

Age 48

Joined myLot 17 years ago

An agnostic atheist who respects other views while providing his own.

dravenwriter.blogspot.com

Discussions (12)

dravenwriter's Discussions

We anthropomorphize God, why is that?

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 6 Apr 07

Why do we ascribe human features and characteristics to our gods? In my opinion, it comes down to a basic lack of humility leading to assumptions that our species is the center of the universe. Many can not accept that we are only...

anthropomorphize

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religion

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The Product of Explicit Theistic Brainwashing

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 6 Apr 07

I came across this painful video of a poor, brainwashed idiot child who is obviously very troubled. His utter belief in the absolute truth of complete rubbish is like a car accident; so horrible yet you can not look...

brainwashing

evolution

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What makes up tolerance for other beliefs?

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 26 Mar 07

There is a very interesting discussion here on atheism: http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/922270.aspx Based on comments left by tommy408, I wanted to start this discussion seperately. What determines how much tolerance...

belief

religion

tolerance

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Is Atheism Wrong?

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 26 Mar 07

There are a few assumptions behind this question that must be clarified. (1) Atheism comes in 2 distinct forms which must be treated separately and (2) "Wrong" is in the eye of the beholder. (1) Broad atheism is basically...

atheism

morality

wrong

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How To Become A Better Person

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 25 Mar 07

There are three points that I believe are critical for anyone seeking to improve themselves. These are seeking continuous education and knowledge, observing the platinum rule (not the golden rule), and giving...

atheist

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improve

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Good without God: Secular humanism and morality

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 21 Mar 07

Are moral standards absolute, or relative? This article breaks down morality in terms of motives, actions, and outcomes. It also argues that morality is separate from religion and exists as a function of psychological and...

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Living Life With Optimism

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 20 Mar 07

For me, there are four major factors I focus on in order to live as rich and meaningful a life as I can. These factors help stoke my optimism and internal locus of control. POSSIBILITY - Look for the vast potential in yourself...

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Why Do Creationists Find It So Unacceptable That We Evolved From Other Species?

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 19 Mar 07

I give you four reasons: Vanity, a feeling of superiority, discontent, and emotional decision making. These factors are described in detail in this article: http://www.helium.com/tm/167911 What are your thoughts on the...

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Do You Believe In Ghosts?

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 19 Mar 07

My assertion is that ghosts are a figment of the human imagination, akin to religious concepts. I wrote an article with my thoughts on the subject: http://www.helium.com/tm/157167 What are your thoughts? Draven the...

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3 people

Does God Have a Personal Name?

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 17 Mar 07

What is a name anyway? A name is just a combination of speech tones and/or written characters that represent something. The name of "God" is a nested symbol within a symbolic idea of a deity which created and manages the...

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Reasons To Believe There May Be No God

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 17 Mar 07

The ideas of a deity, life after death, reincarnation, etc. do not fit in with my view of the universe. The universe consists of matter and energy, and while we are ignorant about how the vast majority of the universe actually...

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Do you believe we have free will, or is everything determined?

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 17 Mar 07

How would we know either way? http://www.helium.com/tm/157126

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