Back in 2001, during the height of my religious mania, I saw a mini-series called Anne Frank: The Whole Story. Although it isn't historically accurate (what happens to Anne Frank after she's captured by the Nazis is pure conjecture), I was very moved by the story. Of course I … [Read more...]
I Find Your Lack Of Proof Disturbing
I was going to write a single post called "Why I Don't Believe In God," but then I realized the post would be far too long and that I would probably have to keep coming back and adding additional reasons. So instead I'm going to tackle one issue at a time. The first issue I'm … [Read more...]
The 10 Commandments Suck
Many atheists--including Aron Ra, Christopher Hitchens, and George Carlin--have already commented on the 10 commandments. So what do I have to add? Nothing but my unique perspective. I want to tackle these supposed divine commandments because I believe doing so is one of the most … [Read more...]
Why Would Anyone Choose To Be Gay?
If you're straight, I want you to do something for me: Think about the first person you ever had a crush on. Maybe it was a neighbor or someone at school. Or perhaps it was a teacher or a celebrity. You probably didn't understand what you were feeling. All you knew was that you … [Read more...]
Prayer is a Waste of Time
During my evangelical Christian phase, I prayed a lot. And I mean a lot. I'm talking an hour a day on my knees, another hour while I was driving to and from work, and even while I was doing other tasks that didn't require too much concentration (things washing dishes or folding … [Read more...]