some people are trapped in this world, that if freed from the animal sense of survival, can freely think without much worry and having to pray for help that may never come, only to have a church give them scraps and say see, its because of God.
People are most likely to act badly when angry, afraid, or otherwise not coping well with stress - when simply negligent - or when too passionately committed to fixed ideas. These failings can be avoided, however. In the long run, you will become what you train yourself to be.
Every action, rule and belief must be continually weighed for its value in truth and our benefit to humanity. We must be brave enough to cast aside that which we find untrue or harmful and embrace new wisdom with stronger a foundation.
Everyone needs help at sometime or another; some more than others. Help those who need it and then you may be helped in a time where you could use a friend.
3. These are the most rational and objective methods to discern truth from falsehood, fiction from non-fiction, and the most effective tools to avoid fooling others and ourselves.
Every person, every creature, every place and time have a story to tell. Ask questions, look it up, or find the answers first-hand and tell others. Learning never gets old.
Pain and suffering are, for the foreseeable future, part of life. However, we have the ability to minimize suffering . I believe we have a moral imperative to use our knowledge to minimize suffering for all people and but also research animals and animals we use for food.
It is dangerous to accept rule without questioning the motives of the rulers. Preserve freedom of the press and freedom of expression to safe guard society's ability to challenge the establishment.
Utter certainty makes extreme acts much easier to rationalize. Observing this stricture will prevent you from unjustly harming others and inadvertently deceiving yourself.
i myself would never want to find myself on unequal terms with someone else. Every human deserves that chance live with the ability to choose. Choose their kind of safety, justice, peace, and pursuit of happiness.
Strive to learn something everyday. Every situation introduces new information and can help you later in life. Learn a new skill or trade. Learn history, science, art. Learn to be more culturally aware or even to be kinder to others. Learn everything you can. Knowledge is power.
People all over the world are genetically similar and socially similar. Cultures vary, yes, but everyone can learn, love, and lead if one tries. If a person thinks differently ask why and see if you can learn from that person. Be kind and open-minded.
Our time is limited on this earth. I have seen no evidence for any spiritual life after death, so I do not think there is any. Your plans should be made for your life on earth. Love your fellow humans and be kind. Be successful and take care of yourself.
I think that the blind belief in supernatural beings provides false hope to those looking for answers in life. Although more challenging, being responsible and not settling for religious answers to real physical dilemmas is much more rewarding.
When our planet starts to die, if we have not killed our self's first, what options would we face as a human race, sit here and die with our planet or find a new home somewhere in our universe?
To change the world, you change the way a child looks at the world. Every child needs to be educated and to be taught not to be complacent in what has always been accepted. For every critical thinker we raise, the world becomes that much of a better place.
Many people feel one of two things which causes them to not help others: they feel that it is "none of their business" or that "someone else will help first". Do not be a bystander, but rather stand up and act as soon as possible.
I believe that atheism / secular humanism is the next phase of human evolution. We must used education to enlighten so that everyone can realize that religion is just modern mythology.