Any DC Comics Fans wish to Participate in a Text-Based Roleplay?If you don't know what this is, here's a link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_text-based_role-playing_game Was wondering if anybody was interested.
Why is the Universe Incapable of Being Static?In static, I mean not expanding. I understand the observable evidence we have, but I've read that for some reason involving relativity the universe has to either expand or contract - why is this?
How could the Universe Collapse in on Itself?How could the universe stop collapsing in on itself, if it stops expanding? Does it deal with the fact that it's either still or moving in on itself? Thanks in advance.
What's our Best Guess on How the Universe is Expanding?I understand why its accelerating in expansion ('understand' as in understand what we've reasoned so far) but what's our best guess on how the universe originally expanded? Are vacuum fluctuations a possibility?
I Want To Write My Random Thoughts And FeelingsAt the most random of times I start realizing how little I know about life. It's both inspiring and frustrating beyond belief.
I Am An AtheistI bet there are plenty of stories here about this kind of thing, but I thought I'd give my story to it. It's kind of a boring ending, but anyways... I grew up in a moderately religious home. It's strange and almost beautiful because they were on... See More »
Does lack of evidence work as evidence of lack, in this sense? [Spirituality & Religion]So, here's my example (yes, I know, the unicorn example has been done to death but I find it's a great analogy): So let's say I walk up to you and say, "Unicorns exist. Prove me wrong." Of course your initial response would be that you don't have... See More »
I am a New Member at Similar WorldsHey everyone! I just joined the site, and I hope to tell a story or two about my life and connect with like-minded individuals.
Difference Between Weak and De-Faco Atheism [Spirituality & Religion]I was looking up on the Dawkins Scale, and I saw the two mostly atheistic claims of agnosticism, weak atheism and de-facto atheism, and I'm a bit confused on the definition that Mr. Dawkins gave on the category. I asked answers.com and they said that... See More »