As a non-theist, believers frequently ask me, “But what will you do if you find yourself facing God after you die?” Of course, that begs the question, “Which God?” but for the sake of simplicity and hypothetically speaking, I’ll stick with the Gods I know of, and because I’ve had one God in particular pushed at me for 47 years, I’ll start with Him. Continue reading “What I'll Say to God After I Die, or Not” »

I am surprised, sometimes shocked, at how many people call themselves Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, or whatever without having read the scriptures or main writings of that particular religion. So many people simply believe what their parents had told them, or what the church minister said. But you can’t truly be Christian or Buddhist unless you understand the tenets and teachings, and the best way to do that is to go to the source, or as close to the source as that religion allows. Continue reading “Don't Be Lazy: Go to the Source” »

I’m not a political person, and I tend to avoid anything that takes sides on social and political issues. For most of my life, I’ve just gone along and done my own thing, no matter whether it was “politically correct”, socially acceptable, or considered “normal.” But in the last few years, I’m finding I have a growing concern over the religious views in this country. Continue reading “Rising Religious Concerns” »

While I was driving home the other day, I saw a bumper sticker on the car in front of me that said, “My God is the RIGHT God!”

Holy righteousness, Batman, can this be true? Well then, my imaginary friend is smarter than yours! Continue reading “My God is the RIGHT God!” »