Curiosity & Thinking

11/07/2025

This quote perfectly sums up the flawed logic behind the appeal to ignorance fallacy and its related god of the gaps fallacy. It’s human nature to want explanations. But just because science hasn’t explained something (yet!) doesn’t mean we can fill the void with baseless assertions.

Unfortunately, these unfounded assertions are often accompanied by an attack on science itself, claiming it's "closed-minded" and “arrogant” for not accepting their explanation — despite the lack of evidence.

Also, just because science doesn’t know everything doesn’t mean it doesn’t know anything, and yet, when those findings conflict with important beliefs, we rationalize and deny to avoid changing our mind.

Science’s humility to admit what it doesn’t know is a feature, not a bug. It’s also what drives progress. Filling in the gaps of our knowledge with magical explanations won’t help us learn.

Quote: Dara Ó Briain

04/08/2024

If “Free Will” is used as an explanation for the flaws and imperfections in Humanity, then why an all-knowing and all-powerful deity would choose to create beings who have the ability to make choices that go against his will?

If god is all-knowing, he must have known in advance what choices Humans would make, and if he is all-powerful, he could have easily prevented those choices from being made.

Doesn't these instances seems to contradict the concept of free will, as it implies that our choices are predetermined or controlled by a higher power? This suggest that free will is difficult to reconcile with determinism and it often leads to several issues like the problem of evil, the problem of luck etc.

06/07/2024

29/06/2024

In this age of fake news and alternative facts, only skepticism can helps us distinguish between what is true and what is not.

03/06/2024

People need to develop logical and critical thinking skills. It's an important part of learning and enlightenment. We have to question premise or assumptions, seek out multiple perspectives, and think critically about the information we receive.

If we constantly keep doing so, we can become more effective problem-solvers and make informed decisions that benefit ourselves and others. Even uneducated can learn critical thinking, not the educated one alone. This is why many adults, despite their educational background, frequently accept myths without engaging in critical thinking.

28/05/2024

Many theists often link atheism to concepts like evolution and the Big Bang. Some even expect atheists to provide answers about evolution and Big Bang because they do not believe in god. They assume that if atheists don't believe in a god, then they should have answers about the universe and life.

This is mistake theists often do. Being an atheist does not mean we have all the answers about theological or scientific questions, including how the world began or how evolution functions. It simply means that we are not convinced by the claim that gods exist due to lack of compelling evidence. Those who think that Evolution or Big Bang has something to do with Atheism are woefully uninformed.

The main challenge now is that theists are unable to provide evidence for the existence of their god. They've been trying to provide evidence for thousand of years and none of them come up with actual concrete proof or evidence. That is the crux of our debate. Without concrete proof/evidence, atheists will continue to exist.

18/05/2024

It's funny that some Christians don't follow the rules in their holy book. You can't say you believe in the Bible and only do what you want from it based on your own interpretation/cultural beliefs.

16/05/2024

How Science and Religion Operate.

How science works:

The scientific method is a systematic approach to gaining knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Science work by constantly challenging claims. If a claim cannot accurately describe or predict something else, it is discarded or view as hypothesis.This approach helps guard against human self-deception. Scientists are encouraged to challenge each other's claims and ideas in order to refine their understanding and to eliminate false or misleading information. Through all these process, science can build a body of knowledge that is continually updated and refined as new evidence becomes available.

How religion works.

Religious beliefs often involves a belief in a higher power or deity, as well as a set of moral and ethical guidelines for how to live one's life depending on different religions. Religious practices include prayer, meditation, rituals, and gatherings for worship. Religion operates through faith and beliefs without constant questioning or doubt. It emphasizes belief in ancient religious texts; doubting or questioning is often viewed as disrespectful and unacceptable. Anyone making fun of religious beliefs or try to disprove them is seen as heretics, and sometimes face consequences of his/her actions.

10/05/2024

Many ancient religious texts are replete with depictions of ugliness and brutal acts attributed to monstrous deities.

09/05/2024

Don't Use Personal Experience/Feelings To Change Your Opinions. Rather, Use Facts To Change Your Options.

For us to change our opinion using facts, first, we needs to be open to new information. Next, we should gather facts from reliable sources. Then, analyze these facts carefully. After that, we should compare them with our current beliefs. If the facts contradict our opinion, we can try to consider adjusting our viewpoint based on the new information. By doing this, we can attain enlightenment and a deeper understanding of the world.