I'm starting this blog as a free-thinker, looking to speak my thoughts and opinions on topics such as politics, religion, race, gender, current events, and philosophical ideologies. I have a strong urge to express myself at this point in time, especially with all of the hysteria and conspiracy theories that have been surrounding the new administration in the White House. I would like to be a reasonable voice, looking at things from an unbiased, evidence-based viewpoint.
As I said before, I like to think of myself as a free-thinker. That being said, I do not subscribe to any kind of religion. I identify myself as an agnostic atheist. My belief system is based off of scientific knowledge, so because there is no scientific proof of a higher power, I do not believe in one. However, that is not to say that I am not a philosophical person. A big assumption that's been going around about nonbelievers is that we are smug and narrow-minded. That is just completely ridiculous. I've found that I can be more open-minded and tolerant because I am not subscribed to a holy book. Without the strict guidelines and embedded biases that may come with religion, it's easier for me to be more fluent in my thought process.
Given everything I've said thus far, you've probably already concluded that I'm left-leaning on the political spectrum. I find myself agreeing with the idea of social democracy more than anything else. Socialism already has a place in our government, and I think that a civilized society has to have a social safety-net for people who weren't born into wealth. An overwhelming majority of citizens are not born into wealthy families. If we're operating under the pretense that everyone is created equal, then social democracy is the only way to create equal opportunity. In contrast, a purely socialist society is unfavorable because there would be a lack of strive to be innovative. Everyone would essentially have the same level of income. On the other hand, a purely capitalist society puts too much power into the hands of the rich, and makes it even more difficult for people with low income to better their situation. That's why I think a mixture of the two is the best option. Social safety-nets insure that not all of the wealth is in the hands of a few people, but we also have a healthy dose of competition. In my opinion, social democracy is not only more practical than any other political ideology, it's simply morally superior.
I hope to give my unfiltered and unbiased opinion on every issue. I try to look at everything objectively. I encourage discourse, and I would love to hear your feedback.
