For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.
Science and religion are not at odds. Science is simply too young to understand.
A concept is a brick. It can be used to build a courthouse of reason. Or it can be thrown through the window.
The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence.
Anything that gives us new knowledge gives us an opportunity to be more rational.
The intuitive mind is a sacred gift – and the rational mind is a faithful servant. – We have created a society that honors the servant – and has forgotten the gift.
Prayers without accordant action are silent lies told to oneself, heard by no God, amounting to nothing. Action is the language of truth, the prayers of the Saints.
Ask the right questions, and nature will open the doors to her secrets.
To such a world of conflict, a world of victims, and executions, it is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners.
If people are not laughing at you’re goal, then you’re goals are too small.