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LTMFS Part 12: Spiritual Growth and Arrogance

November 19, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I've read several books and have discovered that I really like Andrew Murray and Francis Schaeffer. I also got a couple of D.L. Moody books and a lot by C.S. Lewis. Some of these are a bit advanced for me, but I like a challenge. … [Read more...]

Letters arrogance, christian authors, spiritual growth, spirituality, y2k

If Atheism is a Religion…

November 15, 2014 Matt 5 Comments

If Atheism is a Religion

Here's a common theistic claim that makes me want to punch my computer: Atheism is a religion. This is very strange considering atheism doesn't have any features normally associated with religion--things like creeds, holy books, moral codes, origin myths, prayers, prophecies, and … [Read more...]

Atheism agnostic, belief, evidence, faith, gnostic atheism, religion

LTMFS Part 11: Agenticity and Companionship

November 10, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I put in my two weeks notice yesterday and I'm looking forward to leaving. This city is evil. God's been working things out for me. We found a truck for $2200, but it was dying and shaking a lot on the way home. We even had to … [Read more...]

Letters agenticity, companionship, patience, patternicity, prayer, trust

Born in the Right Place at the Right Time

November 7, 2014 Matt 1 Comment

Born in Right Place Right Time

Before you read this post, please take a good look at this map of world religions. It makes me wonder... If I had been born in the Middle East, would I have grown up believing in Islam? What if I had been born in India? Would I have grown up as a Hindu? Or what if I had been born … [Read more...]

Atheism, Christianity christian apologists, divine providence, prayer, providence, religions, religious experiences, spiritual experiences

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