In my last post I dealt with the second premise of the moral argument for god's existence--that morality is objective and absolute--by explaining that we are not born with a moral code and that the idea of objective moral values is a contradiction in terms. Non Sequiturs and … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
LTMFS Part 14: Feelings
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Being as quiet as I am I'm not really one for sharing the gospel, but I do my best to remain sinless, spend plenty of time in worship and prayer, and indulge myself in the Word. Some days are better than others, but I'm still not … [Read more...]
Morality – Part 1: Objective Moral Values
Morality is one of the most hotly debated topics among theists and atheists. I believe there are two major reasons for this: It's incredibly complicated and therefore confusing, and it affects the way we live our lives and treat one another. It could be argued that nothing is … [Read more...]
LTMFS Part 13: Baptism, Books, and Holiness
16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I realized while reading Colossians 2:12 that I need to be baptized again. I didn't fully grasp the meaning before. I may do it at the church in Broken Arrow. I like the pastor and all, but it's an hour drive and my brother's van … [Read more...]
7 Reasons God is a Terrible Writer
It's often said that the fastest way to turn Christians into atheists is to have them read the Bible cover to cover. The atrocities committed by God and his chosen people, the bizarre rituals, the vague prophecies, the blatant contradictions, the primitive morals, and the … [Read more...]