I'm thinking that atheists tend to be more progressive than conservative. What is happening worldwide shakes one's belief in God, at least for me. I question how God can allow genocide to happen. Six million souls murdered in the gas chamber in WW11. The atrocities in Ukraine as we watch them being pounded to rubble by an evil madman. How can God allow evil men to live and prosper and a child die of cancer? How can God stand by and watch and do nothing?
People don't seem to understand that some politicians want the AR 15 to be banned again, not ALL guns! That is the weapon of choice for mass shootings.
Wonderful article this morning. I think I read somewhere that there are six Catholics on the Court so I like your idea that maybe Biden should pack the Court with some agnostics or something.
I’m in church every Sunday. I have a responsibility to be there and honor that. Also, I’d be there, in any case, because I want to hear the message and participate in Communion (big and little c). This is a mainline Protestant denomination. No surprise there. 😊 Sadly our brand of Christianity continues to shrink.
I don’t care if the Supreme Court is made up of Christians, Muslims, Jews, atheists or believers in the Flying Spaghetti Monster. As long as they’re not extremists or believers in disinformation of any kind. I’m pretty sure Donald Trump is as atheist as anyone. So, are many other pols.
During the Covid Time, I got interested in Stoicism thanks to a column by David Von Drehle in the WaPo. I believe our Founders would be totally down with the teaching of philosophy in schools. Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Plato all present coherent advice on how a moral and just person should live their lives. As much as I love the Bible, it doesn’t present that in the same way. That said, the Stoics do urge people to adopt role models and you can’t go wrong emulating Jesus.
Since I never pass up the chance to recommend good books: “A Guide to the Good Life” by William Irvine. 🙏 And always Memento Mori
“I don’t care if the Supreme Court is made up of Christians, Muslims, Jews, atheists or believers in the Flying Spaghetti Monster. As long as they’re not extremists or believers in disinformation of any kind.”
Please read that first “believers” as worshippers of His Holy Pastaness.
Exactly right, Mr. Tingley! I have seen claims that "Separation of Church & State" does not appear in the Constitution. That is true. However, it does state that the Government "shall establish no religion..." which means separation of church & state.... An atheist on SCOTUS is an excellent idea, though it won't happen anytime soon.
I'm thinking that atheists tend to be more progressive than conservative. What is happening worldwide shakes one's belief in God, at least for me. I question how God can allow genocide to happen. Six million souls murdered in the gas chamber in WW11. The atrocities in Ukraine as we watch them being pounded to rubble by an evil madman. How can God allow evil men to live and prosper and a child die of cancer? How can God stand by and watch and do nothing?
People don't seem to understand that some politicians want the AR 15 to be banned again, not ALL guns! That is the weapon of choice for mass shootings.
Wonderful article this morning. I think I read somewhere that there are six Catholics on the Court so I like your idea that maybe Biden should pack the Court with some agnostics or something.
I’m in church every Sunday. I have a responsibility to be there and honor that. Also, I’d be there, in any case, because I want to hear the message and participate in Communion (big and little c). This is a mainline Protestant denomination. No surprise there. 😊 Sadly our brand of Christianity continues to shrink.
I don’t care if the Supreme Court is made up of Christians, Muslims, Jews, atheists or believers in the Flying Spaghetti Monster. As long as they’re not extremists or believers in disinformation of any kind. I’m pretty sure Donald Trump is as atheist as anyone. So, are many other pols.
During the Covid Time, I got interested in Stoicism thanks to a column by David Von Drehle in the WaPo. I believe our Founders would be totally down with the teaching of philosophy in schools. Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Plato all present coherent advice on how a moral and just person should live their lives. As much as I love the Bible, it doesn’t present that in the same way. That said, the Stoics do urge people to adopt role models and you can’t go wrong emulating Jesus.
Since I never pass up the chance to recommend good books: “A Guide to the Good Life” by William Irvine. 🙏 And always Memento Mori
“I don’t care if the Supreme Court is made up of Christians, Muslims, Jews, atheists or believers in the Flying Spaghetti Monster. As long as they’re not extremists or believers in disinformation of any kind.”
Please read that first “believers” as worshippers of His Holy Pastaness.
Exactly right, Mr. Tingley! I have seen claims that "Separation of Church & State" does not appear in the Constitution. That is true. However, it does state that the Government "shall establish no religion..." which means separation of church & state.... An atheist on SCOTUS is an excellent idea, though it won't happen anytime soon.
I agree! Some have the notion that Atheists aren't "moral". It's maddening. More immoral acts have been committed in religion's name than not.