This is the fifth in a series of posts responding to a list of 20 arguments for the existence of god from this article. To be fair, the article does state that these arguments don’t make a case except when taken all together, using the metaphor of a rope, but I am analyzing them individually so … More The Design Argument
Christians and atheists (and, I assume, people of all other beliefs) behave in ways worse than they think they should. An atheist might eat meat despite seeing vegetarianism as the moral ideal. A Christian might cheat on a spouse despite knowing from Bible and conscience that it is wrong. Both are examples of a very … More Layers of Hypocrisy
Sonya lay scared in her bed, shivering with fear of her stepfather. He had once, when very drunk, lifted her skirt and kissed between her legs. He said he would do more and more such things as she got older if she was good, but if she was bad or told anyone, he would be … More Sonya, a Child of Faith
This is the fourth in a series of posts responding to a list of 20 arguments for the existence of god from this article. To be fair, the article does state that these arguments don’t make a case except when taken all together, using the metaphor of a rope, but I am analyzing them individually so … More The Argument from Degrees of Perfection
I’ve been thinking almost from the beginning of this blog that I should write a post on homosexuality, but every time I think of it, I just don’t know what to say. My opinion on gay marriage is a bit easier to articulate. I’ve heard good arguments for abolishing marriage completely, but I don’t see … More On Gay Marriage and Homosexuality
Dear people who like debating, When trying to prove your side, the burden of proof is on you, not on the person you’re debating with. Saying “Here’s my side; prove me wrong” is incorrect. . Sincerely, anonymous. ~http://dearblankpleaseblank.com/permalink.php?viewid=962245 I almost lost it when I saw that in my rss feed. (What is “it”?) See, this … More The Burden of Proof
This is the third in a series of posts responding to a list of 20 arguments for the existence of god from this article. To be fair, the article does state that these arguments don’t make a case except when taken all together, using the metaphor of a rope, but I am analyzing them individually so … More The Argument from Time and Contingency
I fancy myself a feminist, at this point, in the sense that I think any woman should be allowed to do (or at least attempt) anything any man is allowed to do (or at least attempt) and vice versa, and I think they should have equal rights and opportunities. However, I don’t think the term … More Equality
Before I Start Reading / First Impressions Finding Darwin’s God by Kenneth Miller literally changed my life. As I’ve said before and will surely say again, it is this book more than any other which convinced me of evolution and thereby spearheaded my journey into atheism. That is because I found his arguments from the … More Reginald Reads Finding Darwin’s God
This is the second in a series of posts responding to a list of 20 arguments for the existence of god from this article. To be fair, the article does state that these arguments don’t make a case except when taken all together, using the metaphor of a rope, but I am analyzing them individually so … More The Argument from Efficient Causality
The Complete History of the Universe: A Personal Journey 