Hi there,
I've been on several atheist forums. I'm always interested in a discussion about religion, atheism and everything concerning life.
I'm from Holland, 33 years of age, graduated in art history and currently employee of a company promoting young artists (in every field). I'm also a member of a humanistic organisation. This organisation entails atheists and religious humanists as well. We have always interesting and sometimes heated discussions. The main current in this organisation is atheistic though. We try to evaluate our opinions in the open. Since we're in Holland, atheism isn't a hot topic. But religious tendencies rule our society nevertheless. Our organisation tries to open the debate on this religious political influence.
My interests are: movies, music, literature, painting, philosophy, astronomy, nature (well, just about everything that makes you feel alive!)
My beliefs: I'm not a theist, I'm not an atheist. I do not believe in agnosticism, because it's a cowardly and undecided position. I'm simply saying; we cannot say anything about the unknown that makes any sense. Atheism states that there is no god or God, but by stating this, atheism is saying something about the unknown. You just can't say anything sensible about what beyound our senses. All that we can do is be silent. But...that's not a sympathetic view of life. And I like sympathy! So, instead of projecting religious doctrines on to the unknown I project my own cherished fantasies. Why believe in religious doctrines, while there is so much more and more beautiful to cherish?
That's me in a nutshell. I'm looking forward to debating all kinds of issues on this forum.
I've been on several atheist forums. I'm always interested in a discussion about religion, atheism and everything concerning life.
I'm from Holland, 33 years of age, graduated in art history and currently employee of a company promoting young artists (in every field). I'm also a member of a humanistic organisation. This organisation entails atheists and religious humanists as well. We have always interesting and sometimes heated discussions. The main current in this organisation is atheistic though. We try to evaluate our opinions in the open. Since we're in Holland, atheism isn't a hot topic. But religious tendencies rule our society nevertheless. Our organisation tries to open the debate on this religious political influence.
My interests are: movies, music, literature, painting, philosophy, astronomy, nature (well, just about everything that makes you feel alive!)
My beliefs: I'm not a theist, I'm not an atheist. I do not believe in agnosticism, because it's a cowardly and undecided position. I'm simply saying; we cannot say anything about the unknown that makes any sense. Atheism states that there is no god or God, but by stating this, atheism is saying something about the unknown. You just can't say anything sensible about what beyound our senses. All that we can do is be silent. But...that's not a sympathetic view of life. And I like sympathy! So, instead of projecting religious doctrines on to the unknown I project my own cherished fantasies. Why believe in religious doctrines, while there is so much more and more beautiful to cherish?
That's me in a nutshell. I'm looking forward to debating all kinds of issues on this forum.
