To all my readers, I wish you a wonderous and safe Christmas. Thank you for the time you spend with me to discuss my thoughts. You are all much appreciated. … [Read more...]
Misdirected Christian outrage
December 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
The up-stir created by Phil Robertson's GQ interview is both good news and disappointing. It's great to see millions of people, including Christians feel called to action in his support. In just 24 hours social media support pages accumulated more than a million followers. Just one problem. Where … [Read more...]
Merry Nothing
December 23, 2013 by 39 Comments
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...]
Discussing Reformed Theology: Is Election Unconditional?
December 22, 2013 by 60 Comments
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...]
Feigned safety concern: Banning cell phone use while driving
December 20, 2013 by 9 Comments
Distracted driving is the leading cause of traffic accidents. Whether it's looking out the window, daydreaming, talking on the phone, or eating and drinking, distracted driving is a target of state legislatures throughout the country. I'm just not convinced that legislators aren't simply … [Read more...]
A&E: Not “Happy, Happy”
December 19, 2013 by 125 Comments
Star of Duck Dynasty, Phil Robertson, has been suspended indefinitely by A&E for “offensive comments” during a GQ interview. “It seems like, to me, a vagina — as a man — would be more desirable than a man’s anus...That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to … [Read more...]
Cruel Logic — The real consequence of a Godless morality
December 18, 2013 by 29 Comments
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...]
New and stricter gun laws didn’t prevent Arapahoe High School shooting
December 17, 2013 by 4 Comments
After the Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting, the political left in the state moved quickly to enact stricter new gun laws as a response. Critics of this kind of reaction were quick to point out that gun laws don't stop people intent on doing harm to innocents. Of course, this common sense … [Read more...]
Ancient Roman SUVs caused global warming
December 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As the settled science of climate change tells us, evil human beings are responsible for the historically high global temperatures. Activists appear content to ignore facts such as the warming has stopped, or that it has in fact been hotter is eras prior to the industrial revolution when we began … [Read more...]
Discussing Reformed Theology: Does Jesus Teach Unconditional Election?
December 15, 2013 by 15 Comments
First, a quick introduction: My name is Adam Robles but when I engage in theology discussions I go by AD Robles, because everyone knows the best theologians only go by their first two initials! I live in New York, am 31 years old, and have a wonderful wife of 2 years. I have been walking with the … [Read more...]
How to support a cause
December 14, 2013 by 7 Comments
Today marks the one year anniversary of the Newtown shooting. This will bring an outpouring of people showing their support and remembrance for the tragedy. Support will manifest itself in sharing of somber graphics on social media, but that's about all. Vigils will be held with fewer and fewer … [Read more...]
Is the Bible automatically disqualified?
December 13, 2013 by 40 Comments
'Because the Bible says so, that's why!' I can sympathize with the frustration the skeptic must feel when he encounters a Christian defending his convictions in this fashion. It frustrates me too. Why would the Christian expect the skeptic to grant the Bible the same level of authority as … [Read more...]
This dog needs a name, vote Now– She arrives tomorrow
December 11, 2013 by 22 Comments
This will be our new dog; she arrives on January 2. She is a rescue from Tennessee. The two names it has been narrowed down to are Noodle and Lady. Be sure to vote! … [Read more...]
Is ‘Obamacare’ really health insurance?
December 11, 2013 by 13 Comments
The Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, was enacted to fill a 'need' to cover pre-existing conditions and provide coverage for even more procedures and conditions. The Act requires insurance companies to cover virtually every medical expense whether you need it or not. This, to me, doesn't sound … [Read more...]
Greenpeace: Help stop Global Warming or you’re killing Santa
December 10, 2013 by 44 Comments
Despite all data to the contrary, climate activists claim the Earth is coming to a slow boil because yucky humans are dirty. Greenpeace UK released a video of Santa in what looks like an interrogation room claiming the North Pole ice is melting...even though it isn't. (DailyMail) -- A chilly … [Read more...]
The greatest boxer: “Iron” Mike Tyson
December 9, 2013 by 17 Comments
Everyone who enjoys boxing has an opinion on the greatest boxer of all time. Wouldn't it be great to be able to see each of the best boxers square off in their prime against one another? I am fully aware that what I am about to say will have boxing enthusiasts rolling their eyes. But in his … [Read more...]
Too few means to salvation?
December 9, 2013 by 15 Comments
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...]
Inventing God
December 6, 2013 by 19 Comments
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...]
Christianity is so offensive, we dare not speak it
December 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]
The standards of Atheism
December 4, 2013 by 38 Comments
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...]
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