Comrades
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About the Author
A major reason why I so strongly adhere to my religious stance is that my current understanding, and philosophy, were both brought about from my own individual research and analytical reasoning, which sprouted from my eventual willingness to objectionably, but impartially question my once sincere Christian beliefs. No man, woman, or book influenced my decision to seek for, accept, and promote my current outlook; the quest was all my own. The resulting logic and philosophy are both all my own. In contrast, my acceptance of blind-faith beliefs as a Christian was directly, as well as indirectly, the result of influences and repetitive religious prodding from other men and women, who forced their "beliefs (and their storybook)" on a child whose mind was very immature and vulnerable.
In a circle of atheist, I am at times embarrassed, and reluctant, to confess that before my self-enlightenment, I had never even heard of such great men as Carl Sagan, Robert Ingersoll, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Charles Darwin, or even Thomas Paine. Growing up, these men were never a subject of the household or the community. As a matter of fact, I had not learned of these men until approximately three years after I opened my mind's eye and realized that God does not, and could not possibly exist. For so long I felt as if I were one of an uncounted few, who had discovered and accepted this enlightenment. Though I vigorously and openly debated my newfound stance with any Christian willing to take the blows, I had not encountered a single other person standing on my side of the field. It wasn't until I was nearly finished penning my book (written over a period of three years) did I begin to diligently look for atheists across the internet. To my surprise, they were everywhere! Well, this made me feel not so unique anymore, but it also made me feel better to know that there are many people who agree with and support the message I am attempting to promote to the masses, especially the impoverished masses.
Once I came to know of Sam Harris (through an acquaintance), then Richard Dawkins (from internet networking), I refused to read their books in fear that they might somehow influence my own. I have now read their latest books, and I think they're awesome. But in many ways different from my own.
I feel that if I were exposed to the teachings of Carl Sagan and Richard Dawkins at a much earlier age, that I would have more than likely broken the shackles of religion, escaped the prison of myth and outrun the beast of dogma much sooner. And in doing so, I may have been able to avoid a few pitfalls in my life, while accomplishing so much more. Nonetheless, I am grateful and proud that we have these men, as well as others, who are willing to lead the vanguard of reason, and stand shoulder to shoulder with the rest of us in defiance of irrationality, blind-faith, child abuse, and the irony of arrogant ignorance.
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