Given some of the themes that have popped up in recent threads I'm curious about what level of irrationality atheists and agnostics (and whatever blends exist therein) believe they have or not, as the case may be.
I'd ask for honesty but I know I'm not going to get that, just try to be as honest as you can.
For this poll, irrational thoughts include;
Wishing things would go well/better for yourself or others
Believing in or offering other people 'luck'
Some form of universal karma or other universal energies/vibrations (not scientific)
Superstitions or superstitious behaviour (lucky socks, black cats, 'never fail' items used for dates, Friday 13th, crossing fingers, blowing dice before you throw them, etc.)
Ghosts or spirits
Conversing with deceased loved ones (including pets)
higher spiritual powers
Comments welcome.
MM
I'd ask for honesty but I know I'm not going to get that, just try to be as honest as you can.
For this poll, irrational thoughts include;
Wishing things would go well/better for yourself or others
Believing in or offering other people 'luck'
Some form of universal karma or other universal energies/vibrations (not scientific)
Superstitions or superstitious behaviour (lucky socks, black cats, 'never fail' items used for dates, Friday 13th, crossing fingers, blowing dice before you throw them, etc.)
Ghosts or spirits
Conversing with deceased loved ones (including pets)
higher spiritual powers
Comments welcome.
MM
"The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions" - Leonardo da Vinci
"I think I use the term “radical” rather loosely, just for emphasis. If you describe yourself as “atheist,” some people will say, “Don’t you mean ‘agnostic’?” I have to reply that I really do mean atheist, I really do not believe that there is a god; in fact, I am convinced that there is not a god (a subtle difference). I see not a shred of evidence to suggest that there is one ... etc., etc. It’s easier to say that I am a radical atheist, just to signal that I really mean it, have thought about it a great deal, and that it’s an opinion I hold seriously." - Douglas Adams (and I echo the sentiment)
"I think I use the term “radical” rather loosely, just for emphasis. If you describe yourself as “atheist,” some people will say, “Don’t you mean ‘agnostic’?” I have to reply that I really do mean atheist, I really do not believe that there is a god; in fact, I am convinced that there is not a god (a subtle difference). I see not a shred of evidence to suggest that there is one ... etc., etc. It’s easier to say that I am a radical atheist, just to signal that I really mean it, have thought about it a great deal, and that it’s an opinion I hold seriously." - Douglas Adams (and I echo the sentiment)
