Unlike past Complaint Department articles, this will not be too lengthy, as even GII admits in its closing this is not an actual proof for believing God is imaginary. Nevertheless, in keeping with tradition, GII's proof falls by the wayside rather handily. Proof number 8: Think About Near Death … [Read more...]
The Complaint Department Is Closed #7
October 17, 2010 by 4 Comments
GII's next attempt to show God is imaginary is actually an argument which, if valid, would show just that, or at least cause one to doubt. Up to now, the proofs, even if true would not prove God did not exist, but only that the attributes we assign to God have not been true. Proof number seven … [Read more...]
The Complaint Department Is Closed #6
October 13, 2010 by 1 Comment
My name is William Occam and John has kindly allowed me to contribute an article to his blog in support of his ongoing battle against the website, “godisimaginary.com.” Of course, my views are not necessarily John’s, and vice versa. We probably disagree about a great many things, since I am a … [Read more...]
The Complaint Department Is Closed #5
October 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
To be sure, every list of arguments for belief that God does not exist, contains a few biblical passages that appear to be distasteful, or just down right abhorrent, GII's list is no different. Before getting into the substance of the proof, I would like to address a few presumptions and rhetorical … [Read more...]
The Complaint Department Is Closed #4
October 4, 2010 by 2 Comments
Proof number four is similar in substance to previous posts in so far as it makes certain assumptions, specifically the assumption that God interacting with the world would look like magic. That God, if he were to do anything, that He would not use a natural phenomenon to accomplish the desired … [Read more...]
Jesus “Art” Exibit Creates Outrage
October 4, 2010 by 3 Comments
In Loveland Colorado, an art exhibit is creating a stir over a controversial painting depicting Jesus in a sexually explicit context. The skeptical sloganeers regularly cite how violent religion is, that religion breeds violence in its adherents. Is this true, does religion promote violence? The … [Read more...]
The Complaint Department Is Closed #3
October 2, 2010 by 2 Comments
After I had decided to take up the task of answering the objections of godisimaginary.com, I briefly paged through the proofs, and I had seen some which made me say to myself "Ican't wait to do this one...and this one". Proof number three is one such of these proofs. This is the argument that … [Read more...]
The Complaint Department Is Closed #2
October 1, 2010 by 2 Comments
The next installment of The Complaint Department is similar to the previous in dealing with the subject of prayer. This proof deals with the answering, or rather, the not answering of prayers to God. Proof Number 2: Statistically Analyze Prayer The fact is, God never answers any prayers. The … [Read more...]
The Complaint Department Is Closed #1
October 1, 2010 by 2 Comments
Continuing from the initial article, I will explore and analyze the list of arguments for believing God does not exist from the website godisimaginary.com which boasts 50+ such reasons. I have decided to count up from numbers one to fifty. The list as compiled on the website does not appear to list … [Read more...]
Essentials of Christianity Part 2
September 19, 2010 by 53 Comments
I now would like to look more closely at the doctrines and beliefs which the bible itself claims as necessary to affirm in order for one to be a true Christian. Surprisingly I have found very few which are deemed necessary by the authors themselves. Monotheism, the deity of Jesus of Nazareth, the … [Read more...]
Essentials of Christianity Part 1
September 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
What is Christianity? It is one of those subjects that mean many things to many people. First and foremost, Christianity proper is a collection of theological doctrines and beliefs, which claim to teach the truth about God, man, sin, salvation, and the afterlife. These theological doctrines and … [Read more...]
Natural Blindness
September 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Building on previous article about the beliefs of atheists, I would like to discuss one of the more compelling reasons to reject its "lack of belief" in God. I believe the naturalist (one who believes nature and the physical universe is all there is, devoid of anything immaterial or supernatural) … [Read more...]
Does Your Church Pass the Test?
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
From the White Horse Inn Blog, an interesting piece about the IRS requirement for a church which seeks to become a church. A federal court recently rejected the "Foundation for Human Understanding" appeal when the IRS revoked their church status.Here is a list of requirements the IRS uses to … [Read more...]
Do You Believe…Really?
September 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Every once in a while I come across a survey or study which piques my interest. I am particularly fond of surveys on religious beliefs in general, so naturally I was drawn in by a study conducted by Pew Research Center entitled, "Religion Among the Mellennials". A rather in depth study focusing on … [Read more...]
Finders Keepers
September 2, 2010 by 3 Comments
It is a widely believed notion that the Founding Fathers of America were mainly Atheists, Agnostics, and Deists. So widely believed that the idea is taught in most major universities. This "fact" about the Founders usually makes it's way to the discourse when the phrase "Christian Nation" makes … [Read more...]
The Unworthy Manner
August 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
In his letter to the church at Corinth, Paul is recounting the institution by Jesus to His disciples in the upper room of what today we call the Lord's Supper. It is the partaking of bread and wine (or juice) by the church body to remember the sacrifice Jesus made to secure the salvation of those … [Read more...]
Laying Down the Law
August 15, 2010 by 71 Comments
Is the Christian is required to keep the Law, more specifically the ten commandments? It is my position that, no, Christians are under no obligation to keep the Law of the old testament. On its face this is a controversial notion, but hopefully upon closer examination it should be clear and will … [Read more...]
Do Differences Matter?
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I came across this picture not long ago and I think this exemplifies the attitude most people hold about religion, even many believers of the particular religions. I am surprised at how many Christians have abandoned the exclusivity claims traditional Christianity teaches. Emphasis on a generality … [Read more...]
Intro
August 4, 2010 by 2 Comments
When it comes to what one believes is the truth about the world, it shapes how you view what is the truth through the filter of your worldview. Not all worldviews are equally true, so it is of the utmost importance to be as close as you can to what is really true. Religious and Political systems … [Read more...]
Sifting Reality 
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