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Gnostic/Agnostic ↔ Theist/Atheist Graph

Posted by Rose Schwartz on Oct 3, 2011 in Images, Rants | 0 comments

There have been other versions around but I made this one. Initially, I made it to go with an Examiner piece. From gnostic to agnostic, theist to atheist; there are many positions having to do with belief or possible knowledge of a belief. Gnostic and agnostic have to do with knowledge, while theist and atheist have to do with belief. Agnostic is not a mid point between atheism and theism. SHARE...

The Pro-Life Stance is not Consistent

Posted by Rose Schwartz on Mar 31, 2011 in Essays, Rants | 4 comments

I read a post on Tumblr earlier today. I reblogged it but then thought it deserved further thought. It begins: Alright. The Pro-LIfe stance pretty much says that the right to life supercedes all other rights. This means that the pregnant persons’ right to bodily domain is superceded by the fetus’ right to be alive. And yet, we never hear a peep out of them in situations in which the right to bodily domain supercedes the right to life. If abortion is to be made illegal and the right to life...

The “issue” with Atheism

Posted by Rose Schwartz on Jan 3, 2008 in Essays | 18 comments

There are many degrees in how religious someone is, how deeply they believe, and what exactly they believe. I’m not sure what specific group I’m referring to (probably a little bit of all), but I have had some odd experiences I’d like to share. I’m also interested in seeing who has encountered similar experiences. From strong believers in the Christian faith to irreligious deists, I have found that some instantaneously work the defensive just by me merely stating...

Clarifications, et al.

Posted by Rose Schwartz on Mar 6, 2007 in Rants | 1 comment

Recent post, On Zen Buddhism. To me, Zen Buddhism is a life philosophy more than anything. According to my research, it does not have the necessity for a supernatural being or reincarnation. The ultimate goal is Nirvana (nothingness). Some had mentioned that Buddhism (may I remind you that I specifically said “Zen Buddhism”) was agnostic. Agnostic is the belief in god with no or little religious beliefs. This is almost the opposite. I believe in peace and nature and have many...

On Zen Buddhism

Posted by Rose Schwartz on Feb 15, 2007 in Rants | 6 comments

It can never hurt to have some Zen in one’s life. According to some of the research I’ve only begun, Buddhism can be seen as a religion or philosophy, or both. In addition, Buddhism is a non-theistic religion/philosophy, so it’s right up my alley. I cannot succumb to an artificial supernatural being, yet am trying to find a new kind of inner peace. This slightly explains my recent poll of “Love Vs. Money.” To me, love and non-materialistic goods should be valued...