A couple of thoughts about religion and superstition in general:一对夫妇的想法宗教和迷信的一般：

It is not an honor or distinction to believe in something for which there is no objective evidence.这不是一种荣誉或区别相信的东西，没有客观证据。 I am happy to loose any “faith contest” with anyone because I am skeptical about any proposition for which there is no verifiable evidence.The effects of religion and superstition on human society are overwhelmingly negative.我很高兴地松散的任何“诚信竞赛”与任何人，因为我怀疑任何主张，没有核查evidence.The影响的宗教和迷信，对人类社会绝大多数都是负面的。 This is a rather obvious fact and no deep insight.这是一个相当明显的事实，并没有深刻了解。 Nonetheless, if you stated this fact, it would immediately disqualify you from elected office, at least in the然而，如果你指出这一事实，将立即取消您当选公职，至少在
US of the early 21 st century.美国早期的21世纪。 How can stating something obvious be deleterious in the public arena?怎么能说明一些明显是有害的在公共场所？

The majority of the public is conditioned from early youth to accept notions, beliefs and dogma simply on the basis of authority, not evidence.大多数市民的条件是从早期的青年接受的观念，信仰和教条简单的基础上的权力，而不是证据。 That’s all there is to religion and superstition.这是所有宗教和迷信。 Ok, maybe it’sa little more complex than that…Consider this: When you were young you probably were “taught” about Santa Claus, or the Tooth Fairy or some other part of the western pantheon of fictional beings.好吧，也许这是更复杂一点比...考虑一下这情况：当你年轻的你可能是“教”的圣诞老人，或牙齿仙女或一些其他部分的西部祠虚构的人。 As “evidence” for the existence of these beings you accepted the miraculous appearance of gifts and money under your pillow.作为“证据”存在的这些人你接受了奇迹般的外观的礼物和金钱在你的枕头。 Since you were young and impressionable, you never considered that your parents were simply lying to you.既然你是年轻人和影响的，你永远不认为你的父母，只是躺在你。 Why on earth would your parents want to deceive you in such a cruel manner and impress on you the factual existence of beings that live outside the physical universe; magical beings.为什么地球上的你的父母将要欺骗你在这样一个残酷的方式对你留下深刻印象的事实存在，人们生活以外的物质宇宙;神奇的人。 Your parents did not mean any harm and there is a good psychological explanation that explains their behavior but my point is that your parents miss-used their authority to teach you bullshit.你的父母并不意味着任何伤害，并有一个良好的心理解释，解释自己的行为，但我的一点是，想念你的父母用他们的权威教你废话。

Never accept bullshit.决不接受废话。 Always ask: How do you know?总是问：你怎么知道的？ What is your evidence?你对此有何证据？ Are you being honest with me?你诚实吗？ Is it possible that you have an ulterior motive and are trying to deceive me?难道你有一个不可告人的动机，并试图欺骗我吗？ Can I verify your “facts” independently?我可以确认您的“事实”独立？ Base your faith on the answers to these questions, not the actual proposition you are asked to believe “on faith” by the authority.基地您的诚意对这些问题的答案，而不是实际的主张询问您是否认为“信仰”的权威。

Whenever you hear any authority telling you things, ask the above questions and religion will be a much tougher proposition for you to accept.当你听到任何权威告诉你的事情，问上述问题和宗教将是一个更加强硬主张您接受。

As with many good things in life, rejecting religion and superstition carries a penalty: You will have to think for yourself.如同许多美好的事物在生活中，拒绝宗教和迷信进行处罚：你将不得不为自己想。 Though, but manageable.虽然，但管理。 The trick is to practice the process of thinking whenever you get a chance.关键在于实践的过程中思维只要您有机会。 It is like walking.这就象走路。 Once the skill is acquired you can not loose it and sometimes wonder how you ever managed without it.一旦获得技能是你不能松散它，有时不知道怎么过它。