Recently I came across an article by the popular Christian author R.C. Sproul, Jr. called, "What are 5 things to remember when talking with atheists?" It's incredibly condescending, and as an atheist I am insulted. This guy apparently holds several degrees yet he doesn't even … [Read more...]
He Made The Stars Also
While writing my last post about how God is getting weaker, I noticed something in Genesis 1 that really stood out to me. Of course, Genesis 1 is the story of how God created the universe. In verse 1:16 it says, "And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, … [Read more...]
Living in a Christian Box
Recently I “bumped into” someone on Facebook that I haven't spoken with since I was an evangelical Christian about 13 years ago. His name is John and he was my college Sunday school teacher, so he was surprised to learn that I no longer believe the Bible is the word of god. I … [Read more...]
From One Furnace to Another
Back in 2001, during the height of my religious mania, I saw a mini-series called Anne Frank: The Whole Story. Although it isn't historically accurate (what happens to Anne Frank after she's captured by the Nazis is pure conjecture), I was very moved by the story. Of course I … [Read more...]
The Bible Supports Abortion!
I want to say up front that I am not going to take a stance on abortion in this post. That would be beside the point. What I'm interested in here is what the Bible says about abortion. It's strange how Christians and the pro life movement have become inextricably linked. It's … [Read more...]
Why Do People Praise God?
For the sake of argument, let's say the God of the Bible does exist. His name is Yahweh (or Emmanual, or Jehova, or Jesus, whatever). Anyway, he created the universe, and now he wants a relationship with you. What does this relationship entail? Well, he's not gonna say much, but … [Read more...]
The 10 Commandments Suck
Many atheists--including Aron Ra, Christopher Hitchens, and George Carlin--have already commented on the 10 commandments. So what do I have to add? Nothing but my unique perspective. I want to tackle these supposed divine commandments because I believe doing so is one of the most … [Read more...]
Why Would Anyone Choose To Be Gay?
If you're straight, I want you to do something for me: Think about the first person you ever had a crush on. Maybe it was a neighbor or someone at school. Or perhaps it was a teacher or a celebrity. You probably didn't understand what you were feeling. All you knew was that you … [Read more...]
Abraham was Insane
What would you think of a mother who used a large rock to bash in the heads of her three sons (all under 10 years old), killing two of them and nearly killing the third? What if she said god told her to do it? You would probably think she was insane. As you may have guessed, this … [Read more...]
Prayer is a Waste of Time
During my evangelical Christian phase, I prayed a lot. And I mean a lot. I'm talking an hour a day on my knees, another hour while I was driving to and from work, and even while I was doing other tasks that didn't require too much concentration (things washing dishes or folding … [Read more...]