There is obviously a great human need for religion because life seems to be such a mystery.

Everyone starts out being an atheist. No one is born with belief in anything. Infants are atheists until they are indoctrinated.

In spite of some bad experiences, I'm a firm believer in the trial and error method of learning.

I don't differentiate much, except in degree, between people who believe in religion from those who believe in astrology, magic or the supernatural.

Would a real man get caught eating a twinkie?

A little-recognized value of listening and inquiring relates to the realization that in human relationships, it is frequently not what the I've learned ... that it is best to give advice in only two circumstances: when it is requested and when it is a life-threatening situation.

Figure skating is an unlikely Olympic event but its good television. It's sort of a combination of gymnastics and ballet. A little sexy too which doesn't hurt.