Tag Archives: Religion

Atheism 2.0: Religious Benefits for the Secular Life

Posted on March 20, 2012 by AJ Kessler

The video, embedded below, is difficult to quote, but touches on some of the issues we’ve discussed before.  Definitely worth soaking in:

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god Is Not Great

Posted on March 4, 2012 by AJ Kessler

I recently reread Christopher Hitchens’ magnum opus against religion, and thought I’d share some of the excerpts I found most interesting on this pass.  No matter what you believe in, the book is fascinating, and littered with the venomous prose you’d expect … Continue reading →

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Pursuit of Truth

Posted on February 16, 2012 by AJ Kessler

The true value of a man is not determined by his possession, supposed or real, of Truth, but rather by his sincere exertion to get to the Truth.  It is not possession of the Truth, but rather the pursuit of … Continue reading →

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What Scares Us Most

Posted on November 29, 2011 by AJ Kessler

There is no child on the planet who is afraid of the dark. They’re afraid of not being able to see what’s around them.  They’re afraid of the unknown. We all are. While fear of pain drives us to act … Continue reading →

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Why Atheists Need Church

Posted on June 18, 2011 by AJ Kessler

I went to church today.  Many churches, in fact.  Walking around Vienna’s tiny Old City, it’s hard not to run into a church.  My feet got tired, so I sat down in one of the few available seats, which happened … Continue reading →

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