http://docott.com/apologia Musings about life and the world Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:47:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Oh my FSM... Here is a very well done documentary on what some evangelicals are doing to 'teach' their kids about religion. They are not the fanaticals, they are a sizeable force in America. Innocent, vunerable children. Brainwashed by adults. Sick. As the father of a 6 year old girl, I am ... http://docott.com/apologia/2006/12/04/jesus-camp-evidence-of-brainwashing-kids/ Who knows, maybe I need a new blog... Wired - Battle of New Atheism A nice little arguement about the rise of atheism and death of organized religion. Albert Einstein Excerpt on Becoming an Freethinker and an Atheist . 'nuf said. Mid-Michigan Atheists and Humanists - A 'local' group to me that ... http://docott.com/apologia/2006/10/23/atheist-links-and-articles/ A nice little article that exposes many of the standard arguements I make from time to time... Richard Dawkins: Why There Almost Certainly Is No God - Yahoo News http://docott.com/apologia/2006/10/23/why-there-almost-certainly-is-no-god/ An interesting article. I guess I never really thought of him as a dictator, but with only 1 veto in 6 years, I know he has congress on his side. About our 'dictator' - The Boston Globe http://docott.com/apologia/2006/07/20/about-our-dictator-w/ Wow, I have heard many times that the bible has been re-written and heavily edited over the centuries (heck, even in my lifetime) I wonder if the religious right will say that this is all bull or if they will change their opinion based on this new version. 'Gospel of Judas' ... http://docott.com/apologia/2006/04/07/gospel-of-judas/ How many different ways can you explain the same concepts to happiness? Maybe if you give them the gist of it in a different format, people can better use it. Translation: Here is another site that has great ideas to help you enjoy life more. Life Tools - Personal Development Toolit http://docott.com/apologia/2006/03/27/life-tools/ Here is another cool article talking about how having ADD might not be the worst thing. In a technology job, it might be an advantage. I feel more vindicated... http://docott.com/apologia/2006/02/12/adult-add-strengths-top-10-advantages-of-add-in-a-high-tech-career/ Because of my personality, I have always been a 'leader'. In small groups I tend to take a leadership role, and that is usually OK with people. When people want something done, they tend to come to me. Some people are just natural leaders. I was cool with that, and ... http://docott.com/apologia/2006/01/26/losing-the-taste-for-leadership/ “Money can help you to get medicines, but not health. Money can help you to get soft pillows, but not sound sleep. Money can help you to get material comforts, but not eternal bliss. Money can help you to get ornaments, but not beauty. Money will help you to get an electric earphone, but ... http://docott.com/apologia/2006/01/25/wisdom-is-the-supreme-wealth/ I like the smell of fresh flowers, most people do. If I take a big sniff of one, I instantly relax a bit. It is no surprise that research confirms this. So I thought, why not have a fresh flower always handy from with which to smell, and not just ... http://docott.com/apologia/2006/01/11/fresh-flower-high-blood-pressure-medication/