In a world where God does not exist, any reasonable person must see that the propensity toward selfishness should be the most venerated of all human traits. From this it stands to reason that any man, knowing the total expanse of his existence to be finite, who does not devote every moment of his life to acts of pure selfishness, must be seen as nothing more than a fool.
PhilosophyEthicsMoralityAtheismHuman behaviorHuman natureSelfishness
It assumes selfishness leads to the best outcomes, which many would dispute.
From my observations, it would seem that the core message of most major religions is right, just and pure. For this reason I can not help but conclude that evi…
Alive in the House of the Monkey King (GatorDawg Promotions, 2005, ISBN 0-96-847341-5)
Atheism is the methodone of the masses. It can help to ease the pain of departure from your previous habit, but it's just as addictive, almost as dangerous, an…
How hollow is the heart of man, and how full of excrement! (143)
What is the question now placed before society with the glib assurance which to me is most astonishing? That question is this: Is man an ape or an angel? I, my…
'The Bible and several other self-help or enlightenment books cite the Seven Deadly Sins. They are: pride, greed, lust, envy, wrath, sloth, and gluttony. That …