Saturday, 22 February 2014
We are stories
But every now and again someone comes along and tells new stories. Stories so different that we cannot reconcile them with the old stories. What do we do?
We attack the new story-teller, we deny his stories, we tell him he is insane, we turn our backs on him. We may even kill him.
But once the new stories have been told, they can't be untold.
They rest in people's minds.
And, one day, the new stories become the old stories...
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About Me
- Nildogma
- As a 20-year-old I was insatiably curious about the world and passionate about rejecting superstitions and all kinds of false beliefs. I still am today. Sometimes when people believe things that are not true, it make little or no difference but sometimes the consequences can be disastrous and deadly. Now, I do what I can to help people improve their thinking skills, especially in how they impinge on core beliefs, such as cultural values and religious beliefs. I have an active Facebook page for which I create memes and write articles almost daily. I also engage people in on-line debates. You can find me here: https://www.facebook.com/bill.flavell.1 I lecture at universities around the world and present or debate at public meetings. I also, draw on my management consultancy background to help freethought groups, almost anywhere in the world, to get organised, develop strategy and improve their media and presentation skills. If you would like me to present at your university or for your church group or freethought group, please contact me.
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