I read the other day that the common epistemological definition of knowledge is justified true belief. Let’s take a look at atheism through this definition. Atheism is a ‘lack of belief.’ Therefore if knowledge is […]
Category: Miscellaneous
Paradox of the Heap and Ship of Theseus
How many straws do you have to remove from a bale of hay before it becomes something other than a bale of hay? At some point, you have a single straw. And after that, nothing. […]
Potential does not require action
I recently finished Aquinas by Ed Feser, and was introduced to some levels of metaphysics that I had never considered. As always, I tried to apply the concepts to my current struggles. My current fears […]
The Trolley Problem
Optional reading: Trolley Problem Wiki A trolley is hurtling down a track towards five people. You are on a bridge under which it will pass, and you can stop it by putting something very heavy […]
Prepare for the Inevitable
The corona virus has taken over the fear of the world. It’s hard to go an hour without hearing something about it, or without taking an action with it in mind. In fact, the responsible […]
Rethinking the Bachelor
Preliminary Reading: Defining Love Every week, my wife sits down to watch the Bachelor. Sometimes I can convince myself to watch with her. Sometimes it takes alcohol. Regardless, I have watched more of the Bachelor […]
Fear of Public Speaking
Public speaking is more feared than death, and apparently could effect 75% of the population. But why? It’s simply speaking in front of other people. Maybe it’s because of judgment. In a room of a […]
Gratitude [Continued]
Preliminary Reading: Finding Gratitude Along the same lines, there is a cell in hell with my name on it. But it’s empty. And will continue to be. Just like Jesus’ tomb. And for that reason […]
I don’t believe in Atheists
I want to see evidence that they exist. Everyone seems to know one, but there is simply no good reason to believe that they exist. Science has shown that the universe can operate just fine […]
Unscientific Method
This is not a scientific blog. I make observations, then try to explain them. It was when I realized science discounted the method that I used to correct my vision, so I started digging. I […]