16 years ago today, I rededicated my life to Jesus Christ. What follows is the story I used to tell people: "After I graduated from high school, my life felt meaningless. I had no direction, no purpose, no hope. The only thing that got me through the day was the chance to get … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
There’s No Such Thing As Theists
I've been a self-proclaimed atheist for years, but according to some people I'm wrong. Apparently I don't even know what I believe, that I'm somehow unaware of my own thoughts. You see, some people say there's no such thing as atheists. This is one of those arguments that makes … [Read more...]
What the Hell is a Theory, Anyway?
I'm sure you've heard this classic one-liner from the creationist playbook: "Evolution is just a theory." It makes me cringe every time I hear it, partly because I myself once used it on a classroom full of students. If only I could go back in time and smack that little twerp. … [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...]
God is Getting Weaker
Christians love to talk about how powerful God is. They often quote verses such as Matthew 19:26 which says, "With God all things are possible," and talk about the miracles God has performed in their lives. Miracles are very interesting to me because, if they are real, they are … [Read more...]