I do not believe in god.
It interests me that people use rational thought as well as degrees of "proof" to justify everything in this world. Everything except religion. It seems that certain rational thoughts are suspended while discussing religious beliefs, at least to an extent.
If someone says the world is flat, you laugh at them and then ignore the rest of whatever it is that they're saying. It has been "proven" that the earth is round, and there is quite a bit of evidence to suggest that is the case. Now it makes perfect sense that before this evidence existed, one would have no problem thinking the earth is flat. But when the overwhelming evidence is provided to the public, you would most likely think rationally and critically on the subject, then come to a conclusion in line with the evidence that has been provided. To do otherwise seems backwards doesn't it? That doesn't prevent people from ascribing to those backward, and sometimes dangerous views, hence: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_Earth_Society
I can only hope the flat earth society is some sort of inside joke.
Why is it then that no matter what is said, people cling to religion? Fear? Simplicity? Apathy? I definitely don't have all the answers, but I'm also definitely not going to blindly believe in something with absolutely no evidence supporting the theory. I mean come on, the earth ain't flat, common knowledge right?
There are several thoughts swirling around in my head right now, none of which I have the literary capability to explain while sitting on my porch on this beautiful Sunday afternoon.
Think.
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