My comment before Bob squelches the topic:
As my mind and body fall prey to the aging process I have finally turned=20
to reading a little theology and Philosophy.  I am enjoying applying the=20
skills and tools that have become commonplace to we Nerds.  I think this=20
is likely as well informed and free thinking humans that has ever=20
existed any where.  Most of us are free to question everything and=20
compare our observations and history without fear of persecution. We=20
have many choices of who to believe and who not to believe.  The history=20
we can verify is more than any scholars before us could even dream of.
Unfortunately, most of us fail to see that most religious endeavors=20
start with the best intentions and immediately start to rot into=20
corruption. The cycle repeats with appalling predictability. If we=20
compare and contrast the dominant religions we find that it is not the=20
differences that makes us cruel to each other but the mutual positions=20
we take  regarding hatred for those who are somehow different than us.=20
Math 101 taught us to factor out the common terms so we could better=20
understand complex problems. That don't seem to happen with the human=20
condition.  De Cartes advised that we must challenge every thing at=20
least once in the search for the truth.  In my personal pursuit of the=20
truth I feel as though I have a grasp on the basic truths but I have=20
little hope for we mortals to improve the conditions. The conditions are=20
as normal to our existence as the wind and the tides.
I have noted the greatest atrocities are committed by the masses, not=20
the individuals. If you wish to improve the lot of your children perhaps=20
it would be worthwhile to start by thinking for yourself rather than=20
outsourcing what is most important and what you do best. When my Hemlock=20
arrives I will propose a toast.
You folks have been among my greatest resources. I doubt I will bring=20
harm to you if I choose to pray you "Live Long and Prosper". May we all=20
have this and many more seasons to share with friends and family.
PS for Bob: A special thank you for being a thoughtful gatekeeper for=20
our collective mind.

On 12/25/2015 1:02 AM, Chris Roper wrote:
> I am a non practicing Atheist, I've known to go to Church occasionally.
> Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and may you Enjoy whatever it is that you
> celebrate at this time of year.
>
> Cheers
> Chris

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John Ferrell W8CCW
    Julian NC 27283
  It is better to walk alone,
than with a crowd going the wrong direction.
                   --Diane Grant


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