Tag Archives: Atheism
Book: A Letter to a Christian Nation – Atheist Porn?
I was going to originally title this post, “Sam Harris, The Sexiest Man Alive”, but then I thought that would probably be too honest. In any case, I suspect that I’m not Sam’s type, but now I’m really getting off track of the subject of this post. Kind of like the others but different. I [...]
Book: Why God Won’t Go Away
I just finished reading the book “Why God Won’t Go Away: Brain Science & the Biology of Belief.” It was was a recommendation that was made to me by the same friend who recommended the book “My Stroke of Insight” after I mentioned that I had enjoyed that book. Jill Bolte Taylor actually references the [...]
Discussion Notes January 13th – The Art of Happiness (Chap 1 and 2)
Tonight’s furry fab felines: Dogen Coldstream, Danaeah Ballinger, Solari Georgia, Renwick Tomsen, stevenaia Michinaga, and me. The Fab Felines above right to left: Stevie, Solari, Renny, Dani, Dogen, and Dharma. We started a new book by a guy with a girls name. Talk about a guy with comfort in his own masculinity. The new book [...]
Discussion Notes September 2nd – Buddhism without Beliefs (Ch 5 – 9)
Looks like every one is really getting into the book. I thought these four chapters were really good… but that’s just me Those in attendance: Dogen Coldstream, Renwick Tomsen, stevenaia Michinaga, Areal Loonie and myself. [18:12] Dharma Voyager: time to get started [18:12] Dharma Voyager: good stuff I think this week [18:12] Dharma Voyager: first [...]
“When Things Fall Apart” Discussion Notes from July 8th
Note: This is a discussion about the Pema Chodron book “When Things Fall Apart” chapters 17 through 20. We had another new person in attendance today. Mike Burleigh founder of the Remembering Our Freinds Memorial decided to sit in on the group. He was a fun and welcome addition. This will also coincidentally be the [...]
Buddhism – The Personal Challenge
It feels a bit strange, an atheist, typing a description of how they want to learn more about Buddhism. Although after many years of identifying myself to my friends in real life and in cyberspace as an “Atheist/Buddhist” (slash pronounced as “slash”), I should be comfortable with this idea by now. In actuality, my lifetime [...]
Saving My Life, My Soul, or My Money – That Sinking Feeling: An Experimental Writing About Being Mindful of One’s Own Beliefs
Let me forewarn you, this article is about and laden with stereotypes and generalities , so if you are offended by those two things, like I am, please march ahead. Keep in your mind that this was written with a sense of humor. Also, if it is not completely obvious, that I am guilty as [...]
