Spinning wheels

I reckon I'm spinning my wheels here. Nobody has commented to past posts. Then again, I haven't sought out anyone else myself.

I seldom read the articles submitted by others. One reason is that despite my atheistic being, I really don't enjoy reading the "preaching to the choir" posts from the so-called experts.

Perhaps at my age, I'm tired of others' opinions. We all have them, but unless solicited, I don't like want to hear what other people have to say. I'm guessing there are many like me out there. Little wonder I'm ignored! I'd ignore myself.

Well, for whomever, have a good day.
Randy

Another example

At last count, 40 people are dead, 50 billion dollars in "damages", countless lives altered, some forever. All due to one major storm.

Where was "God"? Oh, that's right. He's still there, just not responsible for the devastation. How do we know? Because , "Thanks to God, my family is safe."

It's the same old story, disaster after disaster, tragedy after tragedy. Blame the results on "mother nature", but give credit to some "father figure" for lives saved or some event averted.  Don't people understand the fallacy of this rationalization? Are believers really that blind? I hate to use  words like stupid or ignorant, because they all aren't. Perhaps they're just obstinate. They refuse to give up their faith, their god, their precious religion. Blind faith indeed.

This subject has been written about for ages. Will it ever sink in? I'm not holding my breath. In the meantime, I grit my teeth, scream at the telly,  shake my head in disbelief, every time I hear someone say "God was watching over me (us)."  Yeah, right, you nincumpoop.

I don't know about you, but I'm greatly offended by the insertion of "God Bless America" between innings of the baseball playoffs and World Series. Or is it "My Country tis of Thee"?  Whichever, I quickly flip channels.

For one thing, I wonder how Canadians feel? After all, Toronto (and formerly Montreal) is in Canada, not the U.S.

More importantly, how do we atheists feel? It just irks me to throw religion into a baseball game. It's almost as bad as combining religion with politics.

Them's me thoughts.

Restart

Okay, I'm going to start getting serious. I'm tired of my current blog site. Tired of the people (excepting a couple), tired of the inanity of their posts, tired of their criticisms. Bored. Besides, it's too small. Not worth my time and effort to post or read posts.

If I join here, a word of welcome would be nice. Perhaps some encouragement. I have a few things on my mind I'd like to share.

Thanks.
Randy

Reason Rally in D.C.

What a great birthday present to myself! On March 24th I was one of about 30,000 atheists (or whatever your term is) that attended the first annual (we hope) Reason Rally in Washington D.C.

About 100 Hoosiers bussed overnight there and back to spend the day listening to speeches and music on the National Mall. Despite the fairly miserable weather (light rain and cool), the audience was responsive to the presenters and their messages. Lots of applause and hooting.

A couple of my heroes--James Randi (the "amazing") and Richard Dawkins--spoke. What a treat!
We all realize they were "preaching to the choir" (cliche-sorry), but still, it's good to be reaffirmed.

Speaking of "the choir", the audience was mostly young and energetic. I felt a little out of place, being 69 years old, but age doesn't matter at an event like this. I noted that the makeup of people wasn't exactly "congregational". Rather "nerdy" if you ask me. Think Big Bang Theory. Intelligent young people with minds of their own. I like that type of personality (although I'm not like that).

So, I attended the rally to support a cause I believe in. Make that many causes. I won't elaborate except to say I'm an atheist (a term I find offensive but trying to wear it anyway). Beyond that, I believe the United States declarations of a god blessing us, "under god", "we trust", etc., is ridiculous, inane, and unnecessary. Catch my drift? The claim of our country being a Christian nation is intolerant and sad (and sadly mistaken).
I'm only trying to do my little part in opposing and changing this mindset. If people like me sit on the sidelines, nothing will reform. And we desparately need reformation. Are you with me?

Randy (the "amazing" with a y)