So, after all of this philosophizing and seeking of wisdom and the meaning of life and all that shit, I have decided to change my perspective. I am doing something different. I’m going to enjoy life. So this begins my journey into a new world. For the longest time I had this notion – probably [...]
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My New Journey
Posted in Happiness, Meaning on October 12, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I solved life.
Posted in Happiness, Musings on October 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This may, quite frankly, be the most arrogant, forward post I will ever write in my life. Enjoy.
I figured out life. Let me explain.
People have talked for thousands of years about the “world’s problems” and how to solve them. Every single person invents some notion of their own about how to eliminate the world’s problems. Religions, theologies, ideologies, science, philosophy – in short, everything you can possibly think that humans have done can be summed up in two words “problem solving”.
We are problem solving creatures. Furthermore, all of our problem solving relates to reducing perceived harm. Whether we refuse to now eat chicken because it gave us salmonella last time or we invent a theory about how to eliminate war from our planet we are intending to reduce perceived harm.
Leaving the faith: Freedom of Expression
Posted in Happiness, Leaving the Faith, Life as a Heathen on July 20, 2009 | 6 Comments »
The last couple of months have been incredible. I am living for the first time. I do the things I want to do… the things I feel like doing. Do you have any idea what that is like, those of you who are entrapped in the mentality that all your actions and thoughts are to be submitted to an invisible deity? When was the last time you did what you fucking wanted to and did not feel guilt or shame at all?
Whatever
Posted in Alcohol, Happiness on June 30, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Ahhh, what to say. So many things. Tonight I went out to a place called Tuscanos and drank three rather loaded margaritas and apparently, of all alcohol, margaritas do the most to get me wasted. I can take numerous shots and drink lots of beer, but when it comes to pure happy-times drunkenness, nothing does more than margaritas.
Life as a Heathen: Video Games
Posted in Happiness, Life as a Heathen, Randomness, Video Games on June 3, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Alas, the Lord never told me what he (He) wanted – which only added more to the anxiety. But it is the removal of anxiety like that which can make even playing video games more enjoyable after leaving a passive-aggressive faith that always slightly disapproves but never verbalizes itself.
Life as a Heathen: Alcohol
Posted in Alcohol, Happiness, Life as a Heathen on May 29, 2009 | 8 Comments »
I’ve been drinking for a couple years now, but until recently never had the courage to actually get drunk. Originally I would not drink much because, well, you wouldn’t want to drown out the Holy Spirit with the spirits. After all, the spirits apparently are stronger then the good ole HS – at least in large doses.
An open letter to my family
Posted in Atheism, Family, Happiness, Leaving the Faith, Meaning, Morality on March 25, 2009 | 25 Comments »
Dear family,
It has been almost one year since I realized fully that I could no longer believe the tenets of Christianity in just about any form. I searched high and low, studied the Bible diligently, studied the apologetic arguments deeply, and talked to probably hundreds of individuals from family members to professors to pastors to other students at Moody Bible Institute. Many of you may remember my initial notes on Facebook. At that time I was simply trying desperately for any individual who could provide sufficient Christian answers to questions which already had excellent answers outside the faith. The responses I received from Christians pushed me further away from the faith. The occassional hatred, predictability, and clear lack of critical thinking in so many responses convinced me that the Holy Spirit could not be indwelling those who were posting on my notes.
I simply could no longer believe…
Happiness
Posted in Happiness, Meaning, Morality on March 21, 2009 | 4 Comments »
So last night I was talking to a friend and it got me thinking about happiness and having a fulfilled life: what it is and what it is not. First I want to start with a presupposition: a fulfilled and happy life is possible. We all know people who claim to have fulfilled and happy [...]
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