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...]
Jesus…how unoriginal
October 24, 2013 by 66 Comments
After being at this for a while, nothing surprises me anymore. It's almost to the point where I don't even expect critics of the Christian message to do their due diligence and investigate whether what they read on Atheist's blogs is even accurate. Here's the next example. Horus Born of a … [Read more...]
Eye witness testimony and hearsay
October 22, 2013 by 26 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. Putting aside … [Read more...]
Why Christians accuse Atheists of not having read the Bible explained in one internet meme
October 20, 2013 by 429 Comments
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...]
How the Political Left views the Political Right, and why there will never be common ground
October 6, 2013 by 13 Comments
In the days of old, American politicians could disagree yet still compromise with one another and get the job done. Unfortunately, since the election of President George W. Bush I have seen a dramatic change in discourse from those from the political left. It's not simply that the two sides … [Read more...]
Does the Bible forbid Christians from “judging”?
September 27, 2013 by 35 Comments
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. And right behind that is 'remove the log from your own eye before addressing the speck in someone else's'. I can understand why non-Christians … [Read more...]
Jesus said: I was hungry and you didn’t give me food stamps…or something
September 25, 2013 by 25 Comments
The following clip is as sad as it is funny, _____________________________________________________ Let me help Ed Shultz's faith leader on this one. It's 2 Thessalonians 3:10 "For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to … [Read more...]
There’s probably no God
September 24, 2013 by 19 Comments
It's the 'probably' that's a problem. Now, I'm not making any arguments here, but probably shouldn't offer the level of comfort many Atheists find in their belief that there's probably no God. I'm just thinking of all the other probablys: The ice is probably safe to walk on. The gun is … [Read more...]
3 years ago today
September 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
Three years ago I began this blog. I needed an outlet for my political and religious thoughts and opinions. I'm surprised that I've kept it going and still enjoy it as much as I do. Thanks to my readers for following along and sharing your own thoughts as well. I've always been thankful for my … [Read more...]
Atheists are still poor theologians
September 17, 2013 by 6 Comments
https://twitter.com/religulous/status/379723024939098113 This retweet really serves to show how little some Atheists (who claim the intellectual high ground no doubt) understand about Christian theology. The doctrine of the Trinity posits that the Father, the Son, and the Spirit are all … [Read more...]
Inconsistencies in the Bible and why it doesn’t mean what you think it does
September 16, 2013 by 3 Comments
Skeptics have many reasons they offer for why they reject the authority of the Bible. The reasons range anywhere from recording 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 inconsistencies … [Read more...]
Where’s the unbiased evidence for the life and miracles of Jesus?
September 13, 2013 by 29 Comments
There's no shortage of skeptical Atheists who ask this question. Essentially the complaint/question is that there aren't enough 'unbiased' sources confirming the miracles of Jesus.This complaint has problems of it's own. Not the least of which that any document would likely be considered … [Read more...]
Divorce
September 4, 2013 by 8 Comments
What does the divorce rate in America say about how people view marriage? Has the concept, nay, the institution of marriage lost its meaning? I don't ask this as a conceptual question either. What is marriage supposed to be? Most people go into it believing the first time is the only time, but … [Read more...]
Christian persecution in America
September 3, 2013 by 49 Comments
I can see why some Christians might believe they are being persecuted in America, but I think it's a bit too soon to make that claim. Of course there is a big push from homosexual activists (not to be confused with the average homosexual person) and secularists to purge visual Christianity from the … [Read more...]
Supreme to Marry Gay Couple
September 1, 2013 by 32 Comments
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the tiny liberal well-beyond the point of decrepitude, will be the first member of the high court to perform a same-sex marriage. Ginsburg will be first justice to officiate at same-sex weddingJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will become the first Supreme Court … [Read more...]
Syria & Obama’s Big Mouth
August 30, 2013 by 45 Comments
The question isn’t whether chemical weapons have been used in Syria; the question is who used them. The White House is certain the attack was ordered by the Assad regime, but British Prime Minster David Cameron expresses some reticence.There is never 100 percent certainty. There is never one piece … [Read more...]
Circumcision and abortion
August 22, 2013 by 14 Comments
I don't see circumcision to be immoral or barbaric. If I were to suppose why people might believe it to be barbaric, I'd say because it's a religious practice. You don't hear much about piercing infant's ears from that crowd, then again you might. But I never do. How disgusted could you be about … [Read more...]
What ‘works’ is not morality
August 15, 2013 by 28 Comments
Discussing ethics and morality with Atheists can prove to be frustrating, for everyone involved. Theists will argue that an atheistic worldview cannot properly ground morality given naturalism. And from that Atheists often hear 'Atheists cannot behave morally unless they believe in God'. But I … [Read more...]
An Atheist walks into a bar…
August 9, 2013 by 9 Comments
I met up with my father at a local bar last night. He plays darts in a league and asked me to join him there. One of the other players came over to my table to introduce himself and we got talking politics. My father introduced the topic knowing my political bent and this guy's, and knowing my … [Read more...]
40 “Difficult Questions to ask a Christian, Part 2
August 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is part 2 of a response to this post I found via Twitter which offers these "difficult" questions to ask Christians. See Part 1 for previous answers to these "difficult"Questions. An all-knowing God can read your mind, so why does he require you to demonstrate your faith by worshiping … [Read more...]
Sifting Reality 
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