deconversion

I did the chiropractor thing about a year ago for 3 months. When I wasn't getting any better the chiro said that he couldn't do anything for me (which I appreciated) and sent me on my way. He told me to come in 2-3 times a year to get my alignment ...

Definite kid in the candy store! I love to learn. I don't understand those who don't. I want to know how stuff works, how we figured out xxx! All of it! I can easily be a professional student. I'm interested in everything from astro-physics to ...

Still wondering if a DO can help with getting those vertebrae in line. Have you tried looking? Might also want to ask your PT about sleeping positions, pillows, etc. He/she might be able to suggest some things to prevent you from sleeping your way ...

Aha. Kid in a candy shop syndrome. I got that too. Once went through a college course catalogue and checked all the courses I would really be interested to take. Ended up with over 300 credit hours. So figure about 10 years to get all that done. ...

I just finished it. He had some interesting thoughts that might be helpful for those who are atheist but still like and appreciate some aspects of religion.

The jury has returned a verdict: not worth your money. I can't tell that the light in the light box does me any good. There are times when I feel somewhat better right after I use it, but that doesn't last. I certainly doesn't carry me through a ...

UPDATE: I started my 3rd week of PT today and, well, I don't know. I can't tell much difference. I have to say that I've noticed some improvement, but nothing to write home about. Today was interesting. I think I slept wrong because I woke up ...

Perpetual, Love the moniker! That's a great way to go through life...assuming one is willing to have their ideas and beliefs challenged! I haven't yet, but I have looked at it a few times a the book store. I'll let you know if I get it.

Physics interests me too. My problem is that almost all the sciences interest me!

Has anyone read Greg Epstein's book, "Good without God"? How does it compare with this one?

If I were close to retirement and wanted to get a degree for kicks (instead of getting one to get a job in a particular field) I'd probably study physics. So much interesting stuff is happening in physics right now. It would probably be my second ...

I'm reading The Atheist Way: Living Well

I agree with you on that. He violated a basic rule: If you want someone to see more clearly, don't start out by poking them in the eye. I had high hopes for that book, but then he started on the "your beliefs are just wrong" track. Not the best ...

So I read about half of Letter to A Christian Nation.Does Mr. Harris honestly think he is going to get a Christian to seriously consider his argument? I can't imagine reconsidering a fundamental belief when I'm told that very belief is responsible ...

I think The Selfish Gene was the first book about evolution I read since deconversion. Yes, it was really complicated, but I enjoyed being challenged and being immersed in the subject. Dawkins was obviously really interested and excited about what ...

I am reading Dawkin's The Greatest Show on Earth right now and am thoroughly enjoying it. There are some places where I think he bogs down a little but on the whole I think it is pretty readable for a lay person. Blind Watchmaker is good, too. I ...

Thanks again, Mystery! I watched about half of it and I was intrigued enough to subscribe to his You Tube feed. I did hear a couple of sarcastic/snide remarks directed at creationists, but nothing offensive enough to me to keep me from ...

Just watch this video and see if you think he's angry and mean. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHoxZF3ZgTo I think he's fascinated by the universe and frustrated by people who don't get it, or people who make scientific claims that are not backed ...

Go for the Dawkins. You will probably be pleasantly surprised. The creationists are good at demonizing him, but they fail to point out how well he writes, how much humor there is in his writing, and how brilliantly he can get across scientific ...

Thanks for the reminder Mystery. I had forgotten about that thread. I'll admit to being reluctant to read Dawkins. I've seen several posts that talk about how abusive he is to creationists. Even though I am no longer a biblical creationist, I still ...

You just need a different book or a good video! Did you read this discussion thread? There are lots of great suggestions there: http://deconversion.org/forum/topic/49

I'm once again trying to read Darwin's Ghost. God! Somebody shoot me! I haven't read anything this dry since the begats in I Kings. (Wait for it. There! Now you get it!)I'm almost to the point that I would rather be a creationist than have to read ...