Jun 11 2011: I think a good term for people who are atheist and are avidly against religion should simply state they are Anti-theist, well probably not (considering people would base anything said after "I am anti-theist, and..." would inevitably be ignored) but I still self title myself as an anti-theist because it is the quickest way to make the guy who knocks on my door every Saturday morning to hand me a bible, and tell me of the horrid existence i shall be most unfortunate enough to spend my eternity in, stop talking.
Jun 11 2011: "Do you we need..." well, I'm not sure where to start on that one so I'll move right on into "the founding Idea's..." Well what are the so called founding Idea's? I've lived a good young life never hearing of such things so I'm curious what those are. As for the concepts of these elusive idea's I've never been fortunate enough to hear about still being applicable... I'd say that they are only applicable if they actually make you happy. People can tell you that buying a new car, getting married, having children, or any other number of things will make you happy - BUT, they might not be right for you. Now to get on to the thing I had the most difficulty and then failure to decipher: the "economics" of happiness. What? I think there is an age old adage that specifically states that happiness can not in fact be bought. Unless of course if your speaking of drugs. then yes, drugs need to be cheaper for people...
Jan 10 2011: Taryn merely put out her point of view on Pasricha's talk, not once did she say she was a better person or that she has done more. Now you, since your on this site and actually have went on to post something, should know not to be so haughty to believe just because 'you' support the talker means that you are somehow affiliated with them.
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