Pharyngula just alerted me to Washington State Ballot Initiative 1040:
Assigned Number: 1040
Filed: 01/15/2009
Sponsor Ms. Kimberlie Struiksma
PO Box 501
Blaine, WA
98231
Tel: 360-332-2181
Fax: 360-332-2181
Email: kimberlies@hotmail.com
Ballot Title Initiative Measure No. 1040 concerns a supreme ruler of the universe.
This measure would prohibit state use of public money or lands for anything that denies or attempts to refute the existence of a supreme ruler of the universe, including textbooks, instruction or research.
Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would require state government not to use public funds or property for anything that denies or attempts to refute the existence of a supreme ruler of the universe, including but not limited to appropriations for displays, textbooks, scientific endeavors, instruction, and research projects. The measure would provide that no person shall be questioned based on their personal values, beliefs, or opinions regarding the existence of a supreme ruler of the universe. View Complete Text
I just sent Ms. Struiksma the following email:
Dear Ms. Struiksma:
Please drop by and visit us at: http://www.atheistmissionary.com/ Might I also suggest these excellent sites: http://godisimaginary.com/
and http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/
I bet you can read every page on all three of these sites in much less time than it would take you to read a chapter of the Bible (or whatever holy book teaches you about your supreme ruler of the universe).
You appear to be in dire need of some rational salvation. I am “praying” for your conversion.
Yours truly,
The Atheist Missionary
Please drop by and visit us at: http://www.atheistmissionary.com/ Might I also suggest these excellent sites: http://godisimaginary.com/
and http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/
I bet you can read every page on all three of these sites in much less time than it would take you to read a chapter of the Bible (or whatever holy book teaches you about your supreme ruler of the universe).
You appear to be in dire need of some rational salvation. I am “praying” for your conversion.
Yours truly,
The Atheist Missionary
I will let you know if and when she responds.
It has been common among religious believers to look with misgiving at atheists and agnostics, and to think that they are mistaken; however, in many instances the opposite is the truth; some religious beliefs are not just baseless, but obsolete and irrelevant. It is unbelievable how myths and a religious fantasy have influenced human minds with more strength than reality!
ReplyDeleteMost people don’t dare to confront their religious doubts; they are afraid of abandoning the “certainty” of their convictions, and opt for the status quo. The “God” of main line traditions simply does not exist. I accepted the challenge of finding the One who may be recognized even by agnostics and atheists, and came to the conclusion that God isn’t other than the Existence itself; and the Existence is, “I am,” the total existence, “All-That-Is.”
There is a book most probably not written for you, but perhaps useful for some of your religious friends who still think that you are wrong and they are right: “Christianity Reformed From ist Roots.” It might help them to be relieved of the illusion, as I did myself. Distinguished philosophers and thinkers might give you an idea of this book—perhaps a generation ahead of time for most believers—(links below); or you might look at excerpts at Amazon.com.
Jairo Mejia, M. Psych., Santa Clara University
Episcopal Priest, Retired
Carmel Valley, California
http://www.mbay.net/~jmejia/Grudzen.htm
http://www.mbay.net/~jmejia/Churcher.htm