10 Apr, 2012
The Macquarie Dictionary (2nd Edition, 1991 defines atheist as “one who denies or disbelieves the existence of God (or gods)”. It also defines disbelief as “refusal or inability to believe”. It seems that atheists, at least as far asthis dictionary is concerned,...
10 Apr, 2012
Many people, famous and not so famous, have written at length on this title. Having read quite a number, this writer has never therein found another’s reasons to be sufficient in explanation. Perhaps being an Atheist is a personal choice of multiple paths or it...
10 Apr, 2012
“An unexamined life is not liveable for a human being,” said Socrates in his own defence when charged with impiety. I agree, and lament the lack of philosophical studies in Australian schools. Questioning our personal attitudes and ideas from time to time,...
10 Apr, 2012
Most have heard that Atheists are; “those without any invisible means of support.” A statement both humorous and true, but from the perspective of a religious interpretation of the world. This phrase has within it the assumption that humans are in need of...
10 Apr, 2012
The title seems to be overstating the Atheist viewpoint. It is OK not to believe too whole-heartedly in the existence of the supernatural but making Atheism to be near mandatory is overstating that position. Or is it? Looking through the kaleidoscope of history shows...
