Dr. David Orenstein, an anthropologist based in New York City, shares his joys of being an atheist and how freedom from dogma and religious subjectivity has brought forth a life of personal and social peace, justice, morality, and goodness. For …
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Welcome Speech from the PATAS Chairperson
Good morning, Magandang Umaga – World Renowned Atheists, International and local Alliances, Distinguished Guests, Our Founding Executive Director Jose Juan Paraiso, My Most Beloved Members of PATAS, Our Dear Countrymen: Welcome to the Philippines – “the only country we have; …
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Altruism (Why Would a Heathen Like Me Be Good Even If I’m Not Expected to Have an Ultimate Reason to Be One?)
I was given a task by my philosophy teacher to make a reflection paper that answers the question ‘Why be good?’ This is my response. I hope you like it. What is a good person? What are the necessary qualities …
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The FIRST Atheists/Agnostics Convention In Asia!
FIRST-EVER ATHEISTS AND AGNOSTICS CONVENTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Hosted and Sponsored by the Philippine Atheists and Agnostics Society (PATAS) On April 21, 2012, we, the members of PATAS (Philippine Atheists and Agnostics Society), from all over the world — and …
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If God Exists…
“God is great!” “God is good all the time.” If you ask Christians to describe their god of worship, “great” and “good” are common words of choice. And to say that those are delusional depiction of God is an understatement. …
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Deus Meus [ The God Paradox ]
We are all aware about the differences of every religion in this world. If I was born a Buddhist, I will be following the wisdom of Buddha. If I was born a Muslim, I will be worshipping Muhammed and Allah. …
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Prayer: The Ultimate Delusion
Prayer: a devout petition to god or an object of worship. – Dictionary.com Every religious and sometimes nonreligious person around the world has done it. It’s understandable, no one likes the feeling of being alone or weak. So they turn to …
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Reason
I’m not an atheist because I hate god I’m not an atheist because it’s a fad But I’m one because I know how to logically reason I don’t want my mind imprisoned by the tyrant called ignorance it puts you …
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