sciencesaves

SCIENCESAVES

Ideas

Responses

on the brink of extinction: born to traditional american anglo-saxon couple married 40+ years. I have two younger sisters, both still married with children (first marriages). I have two children with my wife of 20+ years. My parents, my sisters, their families, and mine all live within 25 miles of where we grew up in southwest ohio.

I have always been irritated with imposed religion which is somehow a main driving force in this country!? I am hoping that my fellow countrymen and women will someday come to their senses. I am embarrassed by the worldview of my homeland, especially with our leadership in the 21st century.

Interests

communication, education, music, association, love, nature, the sciences, Humanism

Most Recent Idea

Faith & Beliefs

What do I believe?

07/29/2008

I believe humans now have the knowledge available to understand how we came to exist. The remaining question of why, is what drives the need for some sort of explanation.

Does it serve us well to manufacture conclusions without evidence? We've been doing it for centuries, and it seems to placate our need for answers, or meaning, but I think it's a huge waste of time and energy that only creates more questions and frustration.

I believe in our ability to evolve beyond the primitive mindsets. Our future depends upon realistic and rational thinking, not belief in man-made religious concepts as "knowledge".