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LTMFS Part 1: Questions and Decisions

September 10, 2014 Matt 1 Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal (it's the first thing I wrote after recommitting my life to Christ): The most important thing I've learned is no matter where I am, what time it is, or who I'm with, I can always turn to God in prayer. He is always with me and I … [Read more...]

Letters answers, decisions, guidance, prayer, questions

I Didn’t Choose To Be An Atheist

September 6, 2014 Matt 6 Comments

One Does Not Simply...

After being a die hard Southern Baptist Christian for a couple of years, I innocently started asking a few questions. If we're born sinful, why is it our fault for being sinners? If people have free will, why should we pray for their salvation? If God is just, why does he send … [Read more...]

Atheism, Skepticism atheist, beliefs, choice, questions, skeptic

5 Things to Remember When Talking With Theists

September 3, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

RC Sproul Jr Hypocrite

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...]

Atheism, Christianity, God atheists, guilt, morality, r.c. sproul jr, theists

Letters To My Former Self: Introduction

August 31, 2014 Matt 1 Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

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...]

Letters christian, conversion, jesus freak, journal, rededication

There’s No Such Thing As Theists

August 24, 2014 Matt 1 Comment

Whoa 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...]

Atheism agnostics, atheists, belief, deists, theists

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