There have been a number of times where atheists have told me I sound like a "Christian." I tend to get this response when I speak harshly of communism, criticize the public education system and explain why I think Americans should have access to firearms. What is amusing to me about being told I sound… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Becoming atheist does not mean you have to change everything about you
Over the years I've joined a number of atheist Facebook groups to connect with other atheists on the web. Instead of seeing posts of inspiration and kindness, I was often dismayed to see meme after meme making fun of religion, specifically Christianity. Sure, I chuckled at a few, but I quickly became bored with them… Continue reading Atheist perspective: Making fun of religion has never been my thing
Pop stars are hypocritical all the time, but I have to give attention to Lady Gaga because she's the only mainstream pop star I've seen live in the last decade. #March4OurLives we say #BeKind !! pic.twitter.com/PUWghs405G — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) March 24, 2018 Lady Gaga posted a couple of videos of her participating in a… Continue reading Lady Gaga: If you’re going to talk the talk for more gun control, then walk the walk
While Sweden is often praised for trying cutting-edge gender experiments on its young citizens in the public education system, there are looming problems that rarely receive attention despite being serious threats to the stability of the country. These problems include breakdown of the family, parenting changes, and, ultimately, population decline. An article recently published on… Continue reading The looming problems of Sweden’s praised gender role experiments
Someone in an atheist group asked, "Do you ever go to church/synagogue/mosque with family members (who know you are atheist) to make them happy? Have you ever done so before? Would you do so?" I answered. I have been to church a few times with my grandma since I became atheist at 18 years old… Continue reading Occasionally I attend church with family even though they know I am atheist
One of the most difficult experiences I've had in my life was leaving the comfort of the public education system. I often hear reports about students staying in university longer, up to late 20s, stating the reason is because students now need a Master's or PhD to make anything of themselves. I often wonder, though,… Continue reading Leaving the comfort of the public education system
Time and time again left-leaning political commentators will bash author and philosopher Ayn Rand for her use of the word "selfish" in her work. They will never enlighten their audiences about the different interpretations of Rand's use of the term, and will rely on surface-oriented interpretation to use Rand as a stepping stone in their… Continue reading How I interpret Rand’s concept of the word “selfish”
Melodifestival is one of the most popular national TV programs that takes place every year in Sweden. Over a dozen musicians perform and hope to be voted winner by a combination of Swedish voters and an international jury. Winning Melodifestival is a big deal because the winner will then go onto Eurovision, a super popular… Continue reading How Sweden’s Melodifestival 2018 presented last year’s masculine winner Robin Bengtsson
"They call me Hitler. Well, that's a good name. Hitler was a very great man." Louis Farrakhan, leader of Nation of Islam, praising Hitler. While many atheist groups dive head first into calling out Trump and the religious right, there is an elephant in the room that continues to go unmentioned, and that is the… Continue reading Why do atheist organizations not call out the affiliation of Nation of Islam with the Obama presidency?
NOTE: THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE I often hear people scoff at holistic doctors and claim they offer no medical value compared to traditional medical doctors (MDs). However, based on experience, I have found holistic doctors and medical doctors to both play important roles in solving health issues, and I have had good and bad… Continue reading Good and bad experiences I have had with holistic and medical doctors
