For the life of me I can't understand why some Atheists would celebrate Christmas...if they were trying to be intellectually consistent. Christmas is the most significant religious holiday second possibly only to Easter. Not only is it religious, it is the cultural recognition of a … [Read more...]
This is a follow up to Adam Robles' original post discussing whether the doctrine of Unconditional Election is taught in the Bible. These posts discussing Reformed Theology are not debates, per se, rather they are discussions. Because they are less formal, the posts back and forth will read more … [Read more...]
When discussing the origins of morality, most Atheists are willing to offer evolution as a viable option. However, I believe it is obvious that the evolutionary process could not have produced moral imparitives. If there is no afterlife, we should eat, drink, and be merry — for tomorrow we die. … [Read more...]
One common complaint against Christianity is the doctrine of exclusivism. The teaching that there is only one true God and only one true religion is something some people just find objectionable. Whether they find this to be arrogant, narrow-minded, elitist, or worse; they think the idea that … [Read more...]
It has been my persistent experience that the majority of the reasons Atheists give for why they believe God doesn't exist are actually irrelevant to whether he does. In other words, often, even if their complaint were true it says nothing about whether God exists. … [Read more...]
I have heard it asserted by skeptics that God was a tool invented by someone or a group of someones in an effort to control the masses. I'm not sure this makes much sense to me, it never has. It's a great 'what-if' story, but it's little more than speculation. That doesn't make it a false claim, … [Read more...]
Despite multiple surveys already being done on the issue (by pollsters more prestigious and reputable than I) of holiday greeting preferences, I conducted a survey of local shoppers for their preference. Although the distribution of participants is localized to my surrounding area I think it serves … [Read more...]
Is it reasonable for Atheists to require a standard of evidence or proof from Theists for the existence of God (or veracity of Christianity) to reach the level of undeniability? The more time I spend on the internet the more I find Atheists assign a threshold of evidence for God that they give … [Read more...]
For all the protest from Atheists that a place such as an eternal hell exists, has it occurred to them that hell serves a good? It brings justice to those who commit evil. Is that really a bad thing since I don't think I've heard anyone complain that murderers, rapists, and child molesters might be … [Read more...]
Who doesn't love statistics? I sure do. What statistic do you find really interesting? What about one that you found shocking the first time you heard it? … [Read more...]
The first time I was told by someone that they were glad to see I don't censor or moderate dissenting comments here I was shocked to hear it was common. I was first told this by Atheists. They said it was common for other Christian bloggers to delete or not allow their comments even if they … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered where in the human body our soul is located? Not me. Not until someone asked. Maybe because it doesn't sound like the right kind of question, like asking how much the color blue weighs. Someone asked "how does God attach the soul to the fetus, and when does He do … [Read more...]
God loves the sinner but hates the sin is a common expression in many Christian circles. But is it true? Where does this saying come from? Though anyone is welcome to add their two cents in on this, it is primarily an in-house discussion. It might be more fun for skeptics to watch us Christians … [Read more...]
Satire at its best. … [Read more...]
I don't know how many people are familiar with the story of the man who thinks he's dead and cannot be convinced otherwise. Here's a short version of this: A man is convinced he is dead. His wife and kids are exasperated. They keep telling him he's not dead. But he continues to insist he's … [Read more...]
I know many spiritual people, most of you do. You know the ones, "spiritual...but not really religious". Most of the ones I know were borne out of a feelings-oriented Christian church, the kind where how you feel is more valuable that if what you feel is true. I actually have the most difficult … [Read more...]
Pardon my juvenile attempt at an inappropriate pun. Apparently a waiter who looked sufficiently gay was allegedly short-changed by some customers because of his apparent sexual preference. (WFSB) -- A 20-year-old waiter provided exemplary service at an Overland Park Italian restaurant, but his … [Read more...]
Anyone who has read a Bible would know that it's not Satan who punishes evildoers (in Hell presumably). The point isn't that the Bible is right or wrong about anything, only that it doesn't say what is being implied it says. I realize it is a popular cultural misconception that Satan is in charge … [Read more...]
Anyone who takes their religion and politics seriously has their list of 'go-to' sources. Whether they be certain authors, blogs, journals, or books, we all have them. We need them.What is it that makes your particular sources credible? How do you know the source is credible?It's important to … [Read more...]
One of the difficulties in discussion all things religion with Atheists is their unwillingness to defend any criticism they have about the existence of God. By and large they feel they have no obligation of defend the claims they make as though they can simply hurl criticism. This mentality of … [Read more...]
Sifting Reality 
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