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Why I Stopped Believing In God

January 30, 2016 Matt 47 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

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

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

Why I Care About Things I Don’t Believe

September 27, 2014 Matt 17 Comments

Why Do I Care featured

If I don't believe in god, why do I care if other people do? I hear this question all the time, and it drives me crazy. Young-Earth creationist Ken Ham once said, "It is incredible that atheists spend so much time, effort, and money arguing against Someone that they don’t … [Read more...]

Atheism, Christianity, Denialism, God atheists, beliefs, faith, reason, religion

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