We have come to a time in our history when we have a means to understand beyond the superstitions of our ancestors. We have a tool in science that answers some of the questions and a formula called the scientific method that has the ambition to answer many more. Yet, many of us will remain willfully ignorant, fighting the wealth of knowledge that is at our fingertips by way of technology designed by science and not primitive mythology. It has come to a point where the decision is not whether we can know but if we choose to know. Sadly for some of us, the truth has become a conflict of interest.
Somethings are no longer up for debate. For instance, we know the world is more than 6,000 years old and we know that the sun and the stars were formed before the Earth. We know that it is impossible to come back from death or to walk on water (unless Jesus was surf boarding). So, let's dispense with this foolery. Evolution is settled science and the reason we know this is because it is the same science that we trust in matters of medicine and of law--the same science that should have convicted Casey Anthony. But now that we have believed in fantastic tales for so long, we think that anything is possible but, no, it is not. Snakes don't talk and aggrieved mothers with missing children don't enter wet tee shirt contests.
Logic is the language of nature and if you must believe in a higher power or even a god, nature fits the bill. But don't try to put human feelings and attributes to nature because you'll become confused again. Nature has laws and rules and it is somewhat predictable and consistent if you know the science, if you know the language or the logical dialect because that is the language that nature speaks. Never be confused about life again, because logic is consistent. If you pray to it, it won't answer, just like your god won't except you know why nature doesn't because it doesn't claim to nor is it suppose to. So you don't waste your time trying to figure out if, when or how your prayers are going to be answered. I have this novel idea that if you want something, go work for it! There is no big fella up there favoring you over everyone else, you are not that special, regardless of what your preacher says when you pay your indoctrination fee, yes your offerings and your tithes.
Take my advice for a happier life, think outside the book and Goggle some science for some real answers.

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