The 12 Unthinkable Horrors of Human Existence Quotes

“It could be the Catholic Church asserting that the Earth revolved around the sun in Galileo’s time,”
― I.M. Probulos, The 12 Unthinkable Horrors of Human Existence: A Manual for Atheists, Agnostics and Secular Humanists

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― I.M. Probulos, The 12 Unthinkable Horrors of Human Existence: A Manual for Atheists, Agnostics and Secular Humanists

“The universe does not have a sense of humor. While we love the thought of an all-powerful deity watching over us and protecting us like a loving parent, in actuality, like God, the universe is indifferent to our needs and wants. That is both an unsettling thought and a sobering one. The next Horror contradicts everything we have ever been told about ourselves since we were young.”
― I.M. Probulos, The 12 Unthinkable Horrors of Human Existence: A Manual for Atheists, Agnostics and Secular Humanists

“While one could argue that those who engage in risky behavior are aware of the risks, perhaps we could all learn a lesson from this Horror. My goal is to strip away the “rose-colored glasses,” the euphemisms and the positive “self-talk” we use to avoid reality. Optimism Bias is real and there is a very interesting TED talk (ideas worth spreading) by Tali Sharot on this topic. Overestimating our ability or good luck is a fascinating concept and relates to all the Unthinkable Horrors as well as to Addictive Behaviors. Sometimes a little skepticism is a good thing.”
― I.M. Probulos, The 12 Unthinkable Horrors of Human Existence: A Manual for Atheists, Agnostics and Secular Humanists

“Part Two: A Manual For Atheists, Agnostics and Secular humanists The Next Day When a man is freed of religion, he has a better chance to live a normal and wholesome life. — Sigmund Freud If you wake up this morning with the realization that there is no heaven or hell, God is not listening to your prayers, life is mere chance, religion is all made-up and that a single mistake can ruin your life, well, you have an existential problem. Why bother? Why venture out into a world where, at any moment, your best-laid plans can be thwarted by a drunk driver, one second of inattention, a lighting strike, or a suicide bomber?”
― I.M. Probulos, The 12 Unthinkable Horrors of Human Existence: A Manual for Atheists, Agnostics and Secular Humanists

“level. For someone who has been a lifelong atheist, agnostic or secular humanist, most of these won’t cause any anxiety at all. You’ve learned to live with them years ago. However, for those who have recently lost their faith, the Horrors could be highly disconcerting. Once the concepts are established, data is presented to support the position and additional reading is recommended when available. The ultimate goal is to provide solutions and solace to those who have lost their faith. Often, all that reason and logic gets in the way of us enjoying life. While I speak tongue-in-cheek, most would agree that the faithful have a blissful simplicity about their lives as they combine irrationality and rationality in a strange unconscious brew to cope with the 12 Unthinkable Horrors. Take”
― I.M. Probulos, The 12 Unthinkable Horrors of Human Existence: A Manual for Atheists, Agnostics and Secular Humanists