Truth is, of course, something that no one person can know, for only the most arrogant of men would refuse to acknowledge that he is incapable of knowing everything about the universe. Nor can one claim to know that something is true with absolute certainty, even on a purely physical level. The greatest minds of all kind were the first to recognize their own fallability. It is the role of humanity, then, to seek truth through observation, and to substantiate theoretical claims not with threats of eternal damnation, but with logic and reason.
And for you religious folk out there...if you're of mind to argue with what I believe...please send an email. I love theological debates!
I've never been one to put much faith in religion...in fact, the only thing I have complete and utter faith in is the vastness of human stupidity.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
-Albert Einstein
A quote I will stand behind until the very end, I assure you. Ah, but I'm degressing...on to the matter at hand! I've found it incredibly difficult to describe what I believe -- not an obstacle I had expected. I'm not an atheist, by definition, but I do shy away from all forms of organized religion. I've always felt that religion was somewhat...no, extremely...limiting. Such belief systems are so set in their ways that they fail to realize that they've ceased their search for truth. Religion throws an answer in your hand before you've the chance to think what questions should be asked...
"I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours."
-Stephen Roberts
And, if you'll be patient, I'll attempt to finish this once I've gotten a bit of sleep...
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Science...the fundamental basis of all that I believe.
This will also take a bit of time to finish...
