Is [God] willing to prevent evil, but not able? then is he impotent. Is he able, but not willing? then is he malevolent. Is he both able and willing? whence then is evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
David Hume citing Epicurus in Dialogues concerning Natural Religion

July 15th, 2007

I need to write more

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I need to write more.

I probably picked a rather poor time in my life to start a blog. I just finished up my college degree and now I’m working on doing freelance design work. Needless to say, my free time has been cut short, and that certainly puts writing a blog on the back burner.

Yeah, I’ve probably got enough time where I could throw up links and a simple commentary every once in awhile, but I don’t really want to do that. If I’m going to write a blog, I want to make it a place worth coming to. I want to do it right.
What I really enjoy doing is taking the time to do some research, form an argument, and present it in such a way where it might help educate, or at least provoke thought in other people. I might even go through and spell-check it.

And that’s my other apprehension at writing my own blog. I’m not an expert on anything. I don’t have an advanced degree in science or philosophy. My degree is in Graphic Design. So when it comes to describing science, philosophy or the existence of god, I sometimes feel presumptuous in putting my own opinion out there as if it means something. But then again, I get some encouragement, as someone compliments my way of explaining things or ability to be objective, and I feel that maybe, little old me might be able to help spread a little bit of rational thought through the world. Or at least my neighborhood.

So I think I’m going to try again. I’m going to keep reading, keep talking to people, and keep sharing what I learn. Hopefully I’ll do it right, and in such a way that I might be able to connect with one or two people out here in cyberspace. Maybe even promote a lively debate. I’m still pressed for time, but I’ll try to give Truth and the Devil the time I can to make good use of it.

So I’ll talk to you all later.

—Shinka

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