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LTMFS Part 49: Questions About Faith

September 10, 2016 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago, I wrote this in my journal: Sometimes I wish God spoke to me more. There have been times when a certain verse really moved me or I was very excited when I prayed. Then again, what is it I want? A feeling, or a Word from God? And if I want some special message … [Read more...]

Letters belief, faith, magic, miracles, questions

Why I Stopped Believing In God

January 30, 2016 Matt 40 Comments

God Isn't There

Back when I was a dedicated Christian, I read a book called Christian Apologetics by Norman Geisler and became very interested in the subject. Soon after, I read several more books about the supposed evidence for God and Christianity. Books like Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, … [Read more...]

Atheism, Christianity belief, bible, christian apologists, doubts, faith, religion

If You Were Wrong, Would You Want To Know?

January 21, 2016 Matt 3 Comments

If You Were Wrong, Would You Want To Know?

Back when I was an evangelical Christian, I sometimes asked myself, "If I were wrong, would I want to know?" My answer was always yes, which is what most people would say, but it's not that simple. Oftentimes we think we want to know if we're wrong, but when we learn the truth we … [Read more...]

Psychology, Skepticism belief, bias, cognitive bias, faith, psychological biases

What Do You Mean I’m Not An Atheist?

June 1, 2015 Matt 8 Comments

No God Up Here

I recently came across yet another article that claims atheists don't really exist. This is a very common argument among Christians. To them, the existence of god is so obvious that they simply can't grasp the concept of not believing. So the only explanation that makes sense to … [Read more...]

Atheism, God belief, faith, heaven, lies, selfishness

LTMFS Part 30: Self Esteem and Faith

May 17, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Why do I always procrastinate my prayer time? Am I afraid the Holy Spirit will convict me about something? Yes, admitting my wrongs to Jesus can be unpleasant, but I always rejoice in God’s grace afterward. Then why? The only … [Read more...]

Letters belief, bible, faith, hell, prayer, religion, self image

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