This is the concluding of Brittany’s guest posts in the Different Perspective series. Neither side has proof that the other side is incorrect; it comes down to belief. I believe modern science provides a convincing and simple explanation of extraordinary beliefs; this is more convincing to me than assuming there is some higher power, and [...]
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A Different Perspective: We’re Not That Different
March 31st, 2010 · 10 Comments · Different Perspective with Brittany
A Different Perspective: Religion Is Not Bad
March 24th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Different Perspective with Brittany
This is part of the continuing guest posts by Brittany in the Different Perspective series. I would argue that religions are desirable, in addition to rather inevitable and predictable. The idea of a divine protector gives comfort to people. Being optimistic about the future is good. People who are optimistic are more likely to survive [...]
A Different Perspective: Coming Out as an Atheist
March 17th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Different Perspective with Brittany
This is part of the continuing guest posts by Brittany in the Different Perspective series. As an atheist, I have kept my beliefs to myself for a long time, because I was afraid what people would think about me. Atheists are one of the most disliked and least trusted groups in America according to public [...]
A Different Perspective: Respectful Family Member
March 10th, 2010 · 14 Comments · Different Perspective with Brittany
This is part of the continuing guest posts by Brittany in the Different Perspective series. The answer to my questions about God came in the form of the most wonderful boy I had ever met, and the most loving and accepting set of in-laws that I could ever hope for. I had no reason not [...]
A Different Perspective: Child Skeptic
March 3rd, 2010 · 4 Comments · Different Perspective with Brittany
This is part of the continuing guest posts by Brittany in the Different Perspective series. Even as a small child, I had skeptical tendencies. As a toddler, I had to personally determine whether “hot” meant the same thing for fire, water, the furnace, the stove, candles, and the liquid potpourri. (I like to think that [...]
If I'm not off hiding somewhere with a good book, chances are I'm chasing a kid or a dog or sleeping, because every mom can use a nap! I found Prince Charming and married him, and now we enjoy the idiosyncrasies of life in an old farmhouse. Oh yeah, and we root for the Buckeyes. Every time.



