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LTMFS Part 19: Selfishness and Purpose

February 11, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I'm still trying to be a light at work. I've encouraged drifting Christians and I witnessed to someone last night. One problem is I worry too much about what I'm gonna say rather than trusting God, but I'm working on that. I … [Read more...]

Letters faith, fear, happiness, purpose, selfishness, worship

LTMFS Part 18: True Christianity™ and Spirituality

February 5, 2015 Matt 1 Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: That kid Chris, who I wrote about on 1-31-99 and passed the chance to witness to... well, last night I didn't pass the chance. He claims to be a Christian, yet he doesn't even know if God will let him into Heaven. Then he said … [Read more...]

Letters bible, christianity, faith, god, spirituality, true christian

LTMFS Part 17: Prayer, Arrogance, and Belief

January 30, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

Letters to My Former Self by Southern Skeptic

16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Since reading Revival God's Way by Leonard Ravenhill, I've been convicted about my prayer life. I don't want it to just be a routine. It's a serious battle against the forces of darkness! It is our ultimate weapon! Why am I so … [Read more...]

Letters arrogance, belief, evangelism, faith, hell, humility, prayer, sin

Doubt is a Virtue

January 23, 2015 Matt 1 Comment

Doubt is a Virtue

Back when I was still a Bible-thumping, church-going, evangelical Christian, I used to have little moments of doubt. One time it happened while I was sitting in church listening to my pastor preach about obedience. He briefly mentioned the serpent that spoke to Eve and tempted … [Read more...]

Christianity, Skepticism doubt, evidence, facts, faith, reason, religion

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

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