Take a stand!

Recently in England, 800 buses have been stamped with "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life." The project was co-founded by one of my favorite people of all time, Richard Dawkins. As soon as I read this I had an idea he was part of it. haha. Also billboards have gone out here in the states in Colorado, recently around the holidays. I think this is a wonderful step up for Atheists everywhere. Some of us are starting to come out of our shells a little more and this will only help to further that process along, I believe. It's about time we see these, and imo, we need to see more. Stand up for yourself and enjoy your life. Don't fear a malicious false being who threatens to smite you if you do not believe. I have never believed in religion and I have yet to be smitten by his holy wrath. Millions of other Atheists will tell you the same, and also that we live rich, fun, normal lives without regret or any kind of closed-mindedness. If you're Atheist, I raise a drink to you. If you're religious, I still raise a drink to you, but I'd also suggest reading a book about evolution. Humans are all one on this Earth, why torture, kill, maim, slaughter, and hate over something none of you can prove is right? Religions can sit here yelling, "NO MY GOD IS RIGHT! YOUR GOD IS WRONG!" back and forth until the end of time, and they still will have be no further than where they were billions of years past. We'd just have a lot more genocide, murder, division, hatred, and ignorance to write about in Earth's history.


England article here


Colorado article here

An Atheist's Creed.

I found this on an Atheist's blog and I found it very true and poignant. I'm not sure who wrote it so I can't give proper thanks, but in any case, enjoy.

I believe in time,
matter, and energy,
which make up the whole of the world.

I believe in reason, evidence and the human mind,
the only tools we have;
they are the product of natural forces
in a majestic but impersonal universe,
grander and richer than we can imagine,
a source of endless opportunities for discovery.

I believe in the power of doubt;
I do not seek out reassurances,
but embrace the question,
and strive to challenge my own beliefs.

I accept human mortality.

We have but one life,
brief and full of struggle,
leavened with love and community,
learning and exploration,
beauty and the creation of
new life, new art, and new ideas.

I rejoice in this life that I have,
and in the grandeur of a world that preceded me,
and an earth that will abide without me.

Richard Dawkins 1 - Stephen Colbert 0

I had seen this video before but it wasn't until tonight I watched it again and felt it pertinent to place on this blog. Stephen Colbert, who I once had respect for and even liked, is nothing more than a moron. His role is Strangers with Candy, the TV series, was awesome and full of hilarity. After watching his "Daily Show rip off" I had eventually lost interest and respect in the man all together. Usually smug in his interviews with profoundly intelligent people, he tends to "win" debates by using his wit and(though it's hard to admit sometimes) his intelligence. Along side his abrasive "I say what I want" attitude he just simply fails at making Richard Dawkins look like a jackass, as Stephen usually manages with his other guests. I noticed his befuddled look and his inability to really challenge anything Professor Dawkins had to say. He was, in this interview, outwitted and simply put himself to shame by attempting to match wits with someone so brilliantly intelligent as Dawkins. Richard Dawkins pwnt Stephen Colbert. I raise my glass to Proffessor Dawkins, as I always do every time I see/hear/read anything he says.

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c

Richard Dawkins

Colbert at Christmas
Colbert Christmas DVD

Green Screen
Bill O'Reilly Interview