41. The Opium of the People
When a doctor prescribes pain medication to us when our pain is unmanageable, we are grateful to be given relief from that pain. Often, we are in so much pain that all we know is our desire to be rid …
42. Our Slavery Addiction
In the United States of America especially, we continually hear about “freedom.” It is the one value we claim to cherish, perhaps above all others, especially within our secular Western culture. It is therefore quite hypocritical that in the United States …
43. The Christ Myth
VII. Mythical and Historical Problems of Christianity There is an aversion in our society to the word “myth” because we believe this means a story is untrue. That is not necessarily the case. Myths, from Ancient Greece such as the “Iliad” and …
44. The Christmas Myth
During the Christmas season, we hear many stories. We hear stories of a jolly old white bearded man named Santa Claus who brings gifts to little children all over the world in one night while flying through the air on …
45. Caesar’s Messiah
“All religions are equally sublime to the ignorant, useful to the politician, and ridiculous to the philosopher.” – Lucretius (Roman Philosopher 99 B.C.E. – 55 B.C.E.) I have recently discovered a fascinating book and documentary entitled “Caesar’s Messiah,” by Joseph Atwill, …
Afterword “Letting Go”
I have recently been reminded of an excellent song by the band Kansas entitled, “Dust in the Wind.” It is a song I remember hearing and enjoying as a child, as it came out in January of 1978 when I …
No Absolutes?
I have lately been finding myself exploring some thoughts which have been continually recurring in my mind with regards to both theists and atheists, and the essence of their views on reality. I have come to realize that on the whole, …
Rocking the Boat
The fear of change, or at least the desire to “stay put” is possibly the biggest reason for dishonesty. It is far easier to stay put, blame others, and not reconsider our point of view so our world can remain …
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