Like any religion, atheism has its beliefs. The central belief is the non-existence of God, and to affirm such a statement is equally as bold as affirming that there is a God. Atheists are sometimes referred to as non-believers, but this is untrue. Atheists have beliefs, they are just different beliefs from those of theists.D... More..
Religions, particularly the theistic ones, place huge emphasis on belief. Those who believe will be saved; those who do not will be doomed. The natural implication of this is the idea that we can control our beliefs. A so-called good person believes, and a so-called bad person does not. However, in my opinion, we cannot choos... More..
A Tibetan spiritual master, when asked about anger, is purported to have said "Don't suppress it, but don't act on it either." This advice applies not just to anger, but to all human emotions, including the heart-aches, depressions and insecurities that can follow a broken heart. The message is one of acceptance. Our emotions... More..
There is different effect on undergraduate and graduate students. The publish-and-perish culture means that professors are more focused on research, and hired for their research ability. A strong researcher may not be a good teacher, and undergraduate students suffer from this. Undergraduates would benefit most from a profess... More..
Chester Johnson
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