#RELIGION: A set of #beliefs held as #dogmas, dominating the conduct of life, going beyond or contrary to #evidence, and inculcated by methods which are emotional or authoritarian, not intellectual.
—Bertrand Russell

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#atheism #faith #god

A wise man... proportions his belief to the evidence.
-- David Hume

#Wisdom #Quotes #DavidHume #Evidence

#Photography #Panorama #BartolomeIsland #PinnacleRock #Galapagos

The world that I should wish to see would be one freed from the virulence of group hostilities and capable of realizing that happiness for all is to be derived rather from co-operation than from strife. I should wish to see a world in which #education aimed at mental freedom rather than imprisoning the minds of the young in rigid armor of #dogma calculated to protect them through life against the shafts of impartial #evidence.
—Bertrand Russell

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#atheism #faith #god

I mean by intellectual integrity the habit of deciding vexed questions in accordance with the #evidence, or of leaving them undecided where the evidence is inconclusive. This virtue, though it is underestimated by almost all adherents of any system of #dogma, is to my mind of the very greatest social importance and far more likely to benefit the world than #Christianity or any other system of organized #beliefs.
—Bertrand Russell

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#atheism #faith #god

@davep

Yes. This. But further…

We should all stop *believing* in anything!

If you 'believe' something, even if it's true, you can just as easily un-believe and believe something else.

I don't believe in democracy. Churchill said it's the worst form of government except for all the others. I accept that analysis, therefore I am 'in favour' of democracy

The scientific evidence points to climate change. I accept the #science, therefore I 'acknowledge' climate change

#belief #evidence #reason

Cleveland.com: Messages to AI become key evidence in shocking murder case. “Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is facing serious criminal charges after prosecutors say he asked an artificial intelligence chatbot for advice following the death of his girlfriend. Investigators say the messages could play a key role in the case as Lee faces a first-degree murder charge.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/15/cleveland-com-messages-to-ai-become-key-evidence-in-shocking-murder-case/
Cleveland.com: Messages to AI become key evidence in shocking murder case

Cleveland.com: Messages to AI become key evidence in shocking murder case. “Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is facing serious criminal charges after prosecutors say he asked an artificial in…

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Withdrawn charges in Stronach sex assault trial raise questions about prosecution
When his trial began in February, Frank Stronach faced 12 counts related to seven female complainants whose allegations included sexual assault and the historical charges of rape and attempted rape. Now, with all the evidence heard and closing submissions set for the end of the month, those charges have been whittled down...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/frank-stronach-sex-assault-trial-9.7127101?cmp=rss
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#London Man Wore #SmartGlasses For #HighCourt 'Coaching'

A witness in a #LondonHighCourt case was caught using smart glasses connected to his phone to receive real-time coaching while giving #evidence during cross-examination. "In my judgement, from what occurred in court, it is clear that call was made, connected to his smart glasses, and continued during his evidence until his mobile phone was removed from him,"
#court

https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/03/12/236257/london-man-wore-smart-glasses-for-high-court-coaching?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

London Man Wore Smart Glasses For High Court 'Coaching' - Slashdot

A witness in a London High Court case was caught using smart glasses connected to his phone to receive real-time coaching while giving evidence during cross-examination. "In my judgement, from what occurred in court, it is clear that call was made, connected to his smart glasses, and continued durin...