The morality debate between Atheists and Theists is ongoing. Whether Atheists can act in a moral manner is not in question. Most Atheists more often than not, are relatively honest, caring people with genuine concern for their fellow-man. I have always been intrigued by the Atheist's claim that … [Read more...]
Freedom From Religion Foundation -- A billboard featuring a cheerful student saying, “I can be good without God,” was too much for the delicate sensibilities of the Rev. Waymon Malone, pastor of Christ Cathedral Church in Columbus, Ohio. Late last week, Malone insisted that a local billboard … [Read more...]
Gothamist.com -- Atheists are complaining about a new street sign in Red Hook that commemorates firefighters who died on 9/11.[...] "It’s improper for the city to endorse the view that heaven exists," said David Silverman of American Atheists tells the Brooklyn Paper. "It links Christianity and … [Read more...]
nola.com -- The House voted 91-0 Monday to allow a locating a monument of the Ten Commandments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Rep. Patrick Williams, D-Shreveport, the sponsor of House Bill 277, took less than 30 seconds to explain the bill when the House vote board lighted up green. … [Read more...]
The resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is Christianity. This event was recorded in the Gospel narratives found in the New Testament of the Bible authored nearly two-thousand years ago. The Gospel accounts record Jesus' relatively brief preaching; attributes miracles being performed by Him; His … [Read more...]
Since becoming interested in Christian apologetics, there has been one drawback that I was not anticipating. Having spend countless hours studying biblical theology I have come to certain conclusions on rather controversial issues. I am able, I believe, to discern between true ideas and false … [Read more...]
At some point everyone should deeply examine their beliefs. I say 'should' because not everyone does or even thinks to do this. I believe there is a tendency for a good many people to form beliefs hastily, reacting emotionally to issues and letting their feelings govern what they believe is true. … [Read more...]
Recently I read about a little girl who wrote a letter to God about her dog that had just died. She sent pictures and a letter addressed to God asking that He take care of her dog. A few days later there was a package on the family's porch which contained a book for children about how to grieve … [Read more...]
In the war against Atheism's true and traditional usage, Atheists have devised a rhetorical device in an effort to remove the burden of proof which would require them to offer a defense of their belief God does not exist. The have employed the phrase "I lack belief" in a god or gods, or, "I don't … [Read more...]
Christianity's critics have no shortage of complaints. They offer many reasons for rejecting religion, some are understandable, some are unreasonable. But what about when those reasons are shown to be based on a faulty understanding of what it is they are rejecting? Of the Atheist's I encounter … [Read more...]
In any serious discussion the participants must present arguments for their respective position. Both people bring an opinion into every discussion. Most people understand this, but sometimes someone comes to the table under the impression that their view is correct by default. A classic example … [Read more...]
Supernatural events are central to the discussion of the truth of religious claims. Whether supernatural events --- miracles --- are possible affects whether claims made by religions can be trusted. For example, if miracles are not possible, Jesus did not rise from the dead, and therefore the … [Read more...]
We all have reasons why we believe the things we do, ranging from what we would admit to being vacuous, to what we believe to be well grounded -- and varying degrees in between. Of course how others view our reasons is often very different from our own assessment. Every once in a while, however, a … [Read more...]
Making headlines is a newly released study "conducted by Richard Wiener of the University of Arizona, and Daniel Abrams and Haley Yaple of Northwestern University, took data stretching back 100 years for those nine countries. In a large number of modern secular democracies, there's been a trend … [Read more...]
I have just three questions for Atheists that I would be genuinely grateful to have answered honestly. Rather than speculate what the answers may be, I'd like to hear it straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak. I am sure you have had at least one asked of you previously, so you may already … [Read more...]
Skeptics have many reasons they offer for why they reject the authority of the Bible. The reasons range anywhere from recording attestation of supernatural events to being edited and re-written over the centuries to suit the needs of the Church. Among the most recurring objections are the many … [Read more...]
The internet has no shortage of skeptics arguing against the existence of God. They refer to themselves as "freethinkers". They claim their arguments for rejecting the existence of a deity is based on logic and reason, and absent of emotion. I have interacted with quite a few skeptics over the … [Read more...]
One headline stood out as I browsed the news online: "The Obama Administration Values Human Life More Than the Bush Administration Did". This opinion piece from NYMag.com and written by Dan Amira compares the monetary values the different governmental agencies within the administration place on … [Read more...]
People generally place themselves into particular categories in order to self-identify with like-minded people who share the same worldview. This compartmentalizing is helpful for discussion, it keeps us from having to lay out all our views from the outset. While we all have the freedom to … [Read more...]
Let's face it, God has ordered or actively participated in the deaths of millions of people, sometimes in what seems to be horrific ways. God, as depicted in the Old Testament used Israel as a killing tool on multiple occasions. Entire societies were laid waste at the command an alleged benevolent … [Read more...]
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