I had a terrible experience with Christianity growing up. I was lied to, pressured, and scared into believing things which turned out to be nonsense. Because of this, I hold a lot of resentment and bitterness towards the Christian community. Though I am persuaded by the philosophy of Jesus Christ, I believe it stands in contrast to the philosophy of most Christians I’ve ever met.
Category: Culture and Life
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Another Death in the Family
Friends,
My father unexpectedly died from a heart attack. I will be taking a week off.
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When Being Colorblind is Racist: the Baltimore Riots
The Baltimore riots have sparked a lot of controversy. People have rushed to take sides – the cops versus the rioters, black versus white, peaceful protests versus violent protests. During these debates, lots of words get thrown around – lots of murky, ambiguous words. “Racism” is arguably the most popular, and it’s not exactly clear what the term means anymore.
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Assume Everybody is Wrong
Skepticism is necessary to have an accurate worldview. You can’t simply believe something because somebody told you. You have to doubt, often. At the beginning of a philosophical journey, you must even doubt yourself – are you perhaps an unreliable narrator? Can your own mind be trusted?
In the last several years, this perspective has become crystallized in my mind and developed into something like a life motto. It’s a simple principle:
Everybody is wrong about everything all the time.
The more I interact with people, the more this principle is affirmed. There are exceptions, of course, but it’s an incredibly reliable rule of thumb.
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A Requirement for True Love
This is the most personal article I’ve ever written. It’s about love, but it’s not meant to make you feel fuzzy inside. My goal isn’t to inspire or impress you; it’s to be completely honest.