The oft quoted and ever misinterpreted Matthew 7:1, the infamous "judge not" passage is arguably the most recognizable passage in the Bible save John 3:16. I can understand why non-Christians are ignorant of the passage's meaning since I do not expect them to read the Bible in a meaningful way. … [Read more...]
Smoke And Mirrors
February 24, 2011 by 27 Comments
I thoroughly enjoy reading points of view which are hostile to my own. For the entertainment value; to get an insight to what the "other side" has to say on an issue; and of course--blog-fodder. One of the best sites for opposing points of view for me is the Huffingtonpost.com, it provides all … [Read more...]
Save Your Receipt
February 21, 2011 by 4 Comments
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...]
Who Did You Say You Were Again?
February 18, 2011 by 21 Comments
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...]
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
February 16, 2011 by 13 Comments
There are two sides to the "Do you take the Bible literally?" challenge. The first, addressed in Speak Your Mind, Literally, addresses the issue of differentiating between literal and non-literal Bible passages and identifying figures of speech apart from a historical or biographical narrative. … [Read more...]
Speak Your Mind, Literally
February 15, 2011 by 10 Comments
Do you take the Bible literally?* This is one of those questions like: have you stopped beating your wife?. It is not sufficient to answer with a simple yes or no. Although the skeptic usually objects to any clarification the Christian attempts to offer. They generally interrupt demanding a yes … [Read more...]
Who Is The Monster Under The Bed?
February 13, 2011 by 18 Comments
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...]
It’s Not So Bad
February 8, 2011 by 34 Comments
A pharmacy in Colorado accidentally gave a woman pills used to induce abortion instead of her prescribed antibiotic. It seems Mareena Silva was given someone else's prescription, someone with the same last name and a very similar first name. Silva had apparently not paid close enough attention and … [Read more...]
Independence Anyone?
February 4, 2011 by 27 Comments
When making an argument for Jesus' reported miracles and resurrection the first place most people will turn is the Gospel accounts. These documents contain the majority of information we have on the person of Jesus though certain details can be found elsewhere. Often when citing the Gospel … [Read more...]
According to Mormonism, can Mormons be saved?
February 1, 2011 by 14 Comments
Do Mormons have forgiveness? I mean as a Mormon following the Mormon scriptures--assuming for the sake of argument, they are true. Mormonism is a works based faith, requiring obedience to a divine law in addition to a faith in the God which it claims. The answer is an astounding...doesn’t look … [Read more...]
Facebook Dialogue On Abortion
January 29, 2011 by 14 Comments
The following is a Facebook dialog between myself, a friend, and a few of "Angela's" friends. I have changed everyone's name but my own. It is rather lengthy but well worth the read to see how pro-abortion advocates elevate feelings and sexual liberties of the mother over and above the life of her … [Read more...]
Pregnancy: Won’t You Help Cure This Terrible Disease?
January 24, 2011 by 4 Comments
The ACLU is known for its support of all issues counterintuitive to our ideas of freedom, despite of their oxy-moronic name. But in a blog post titled: Standing Up For Women's Health 38 Years After Roe the ACLU urges its supporters to keep their focus pointed in the crucial direction of keeping … [Read more...]
What’s The Dilemma
January 23, 2011 by 12 Comments
With the 38th anniversary of Roe v Wade on January 22 this year, the proponents of both sides of the issue came out to emphasize their apologetic for their side of the abortion debate. This has got me thinking, why do pro-abortion abortion advocates get so heated? Having listened to arguments they … [Read more...]
Objection Overruled
January 21, 2011 by 21 Comments
The Gospel accounts record the period of Jesus life where he allegedly performed miracles, was put to death, buried, and raised from the dead. One reason skeptics deny the reliability of the accounts is they were not penned by actual eye-witnesses, but instead are hearsay accounts. A case can be … [Read more...]
Yes, But What If…
January 19, 2011 by 9 Comments
For every line of evidence and reasoning a theist--Christian or otherwise--presents for God's interaction in the world (supernatural events), there is a skeptic offering an alternate interpretation or explanation. This alternate explanation is generally viewed by the skeptic as a reason to reject … [Read more...]
Not A Shred Of Evidence
January 17, 2011 by 32 Comments
What do skeptics mean when they claim to reject theism because "there isn't a shred of evidence" for the existence of God or miracles? Could it be that all humanity who has held to some conviction God exists, all did so without having any evidence their convictions were true? I am not arguing that … [Read more...]
One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others
January 12, 2011 by 6 Comments
In the previous article titled: You Are What You Eat, a woman who consumed rat poison which is believed to have led to the death of her 3 day-old child was discussed; and the implications surrounding the pro-abortion argument that "it's a woman's body...". One commenter raised this concern: "car … [Read more...]
You Are What You Eat
January 10, 2011 by 29 Comments
Indianapolis police are investigating a case of a 34 year-old woman who consumed rat poison a week before giving birth to a child who died 3 days later. The woman could face murder or attempted feticide charges. It is still unclear whether she was trying to harm herself or the baby. Should this … [Read more...]
Just Where Do You Think You’re Going?
January 7, 2011 by 42 Comments
It's not right that people would go to hell just for not believing in the right God. Put another way, a good and moral God would not condemn people to hell just for not believing in Him. This is a common complaint against exclusive religious systems such as Christianity. Have you ever made this … [Read more...]
Why Did The Atheist Cross The Road?
January 6, 2011 by 13 Comments
Why, so he could be offended of course. The latest decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the war memorial cross at Mt. Soledad as it stands is unconstitutional. "[W]e conclude that the Memorial, presently configured and as a whole, primarily conveys a message of government … [Read more...]
Sifting Reality 
Who said what…