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What the Hell is a Theory, Anyway?

August 19, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

Gravity is Just a Theory

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...]

Denialism creationism, einstein, evolution, intelligent design, just a theory, relativity, theory

He Made The Stars Also

August 17, 2014 Matt 1 Comment

Atheism Stars

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...]

Christianity, Denialism creation, creationism, galaxies, genesis, stars, universe

God is Getting Weaker

August 12, 2014 Matt 3 Comments

God's Power

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...]

Atheism, God baal, bible, elijah, god's power, jesus, miracles, toast

Living in a Christian Box

August 7, 2014 Matt Leave a Comment

You Don't Believe the Bible featured

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...]

Atheism, Christianity bible, biblical prophecies, christian box, isaiah, israel, outside the box, word of god

God is Getting Smaller

July 31, 2014 Matt 13 Comments

Name a Scientific Theory

One of the first times I had my faith directly challenged was in ninth grade. I was having a conversation with a kid named Justin who sat next to me in pre-algebra. Somehow the subject of church came up, and when he realized I was a Christian he cocked his head and asked, "You … [Read more...]

Atheism, God god, gods, natural, scientific explanation, scientific ignorance, scientific theory, supernatural

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