March 2011
greatrelease asked: The quest for who or what "started" our existence is possibly the most futile quest one can attempt. If a creator is hypothesized or even found, the only logical next step is to ask: Who or what created the creator? It is beyond the boundary of reason, and it is safe to say that there we will never find a satisfactory answer (although if you want to discuss the possibility of quantum...
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Question of the Day?
Does the universe need a prime mover or an original cause?
If so, does a deity deflect itself from the problems of causality? How?
If not, what explanation do you give for existence? Does this explanation have scientific support?
If you are interested in back and forth discussion please refer to the Facebook link below.
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“One who is a master of knowledge,
Who has lived the holy life,
Is called one...”
– The Buddha (Twitter, Facebook)
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“Good is virtue until life’s end,
good is faith that is steadfast,
good...”
– The Buddha
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“Slay anger and you will be happy,
slay anger and you will not sorrow.
For the...”
– The Buddha
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“One is one’s own protector,
one is one’s own refuge.
Therefore,...”
– The Buddha
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Neurology and Buddhism Overlap
by David Weisman
Over the last few decades many Buddhists and quite a few neuroscientists have examined Buddhism and neuroscience, with both groups reporting overlap. I’m sorry to say I have been privately dismissive. One hears this sort of thing all the time, from any religion, and I was sure in this case it would break down upon closer scrutiny. When a scientific discovery seems to support...
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“The earth is flat, and anyone who disputes this claim is an atheist who deserves...”
– Sheik Abdel-Aziz Ibn Baaz, Supreme religious authority, Saudi Arabia (Twitter, Facebook)
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“Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private...”
– Ulysses S. Grant (Twitter, Facebook)
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“I believe in God, only I spell it Nature”
– Frank Lloyd Wright (Twitter, Facebook)
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“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”
– Carl Sagan (Twitter, Facebook)
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“A man’s ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy,...”
– Albert Einstein (Twitter, Facebook)
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“I was born a heretic. I always distrust people who know so much about what God...”
– Susan B. Anthony (Twitter, Facebook)
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“Truth in matters of religion is simply the opinion that has survived.”
– Oscar Wilde (Twitter, Facebook)
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“In the ‘bullshit department’ a businessman can’t hold a candle...”
– George Carlin (Twitter, Facebook)
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“Let your love flow outward through the universe,
To its height, its depth, its...”
– Sutta Nipata (Twitter, Facebook)
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“You can explore the universe looking for somebody who is more deserving of your...”
– Buddhist Saying (Twitter, Facebook)
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“Do not speak- unless it improves on silence.”
– Buddhist Saying (Twitter, Facebook)
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“Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience.
It...”
– Sylvia Boorstein
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The Age of Reason
There are now two new ways to access The Age of Reason: through Twitter here or through Facebook here.
Be sure to follow our tweets on twitter to get the quickest updates on what’s new and become a fan on Facebook to join in on discussions!
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“Wake up! If you knew for certain you had a terminal illness—if you had little...”
– Dan Millman (via ancora-imparo)
wings1295 asked: Sorry about your dad. I haven't had any "backlash" from posting my A week image, but most FB people know already. I am sure, without doubt, that there was some of that chatter amongst some of my family, they just chose not to comment about it. Kudos to you for standing your ground. You are right.
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"A-Week" is already off to a GREAT start
*About 20mins after changing my display pic to the scarlet “A,” my dad sends me this email*
Dad: Can’t believe you would post this on your facebook! Really disappointed in you right now, never thought I would say that, but you are breaking my heart.
Me: I’m not hiding who I am. People have different beliefs, I respect that. All I ask for is at least a little respect in...
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“Any sensual bliss in the world,
any heavenly bliss,
isn’t worth one...”
– The Buddha
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“Whose mind is like rock, steady, unmoved,
dispassionate for things that spark...”
– The Buddha
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“Let go of anger.
Let go of pride.
When you are bound by nothing
You go beyond...”
– The Buddha
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“Master your words.
Master your thoughts.
Never allow your body to do harm....”
– The Buddha
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“It is better to conquer yourself
Than to win a thousand battles.
Then the...”
– The Buddha
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“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in...”
– The Buddha
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“There is no fire like passion
No crime like hatred,
No sorrow like separation,...”
– The Buddha
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Day of Buddhism
The last day of Buddhism went very well so here comes another! Enjoy!
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“We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our...”
– The Buddha
Jack Threads
This is completely unrelated to anything else I ever post, but I’ve found this cool clothing website that gives up to an 80% discount on clothing. However, the problem is that it requires an invitation to sign up. So! I’m going to pass along an invitation to each and every one of my followers for a great discount on pretty stylish clothing! Just click here!
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“Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by...”
– Seneca the Younger
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“To surrender to ignorance and call it God has always been premature, and it...”
– Isaac Asimov
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“Absolute faith corrupts as absolutely as absolute power but absolute power is...”
– Author Unknown
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“I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not...”
– Richard Dawkins
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“To really be free, You need to be free in the mind.”
– Alexander Loutsis
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“If God created the world, then who created god? and who created whoever created...”
– Ryan Hanson
Occam’s Razor - The notion that the simplest explanation of a problem is the preferred explanation, unless it is known to be wrong.