I would hope that everyone cares deeply about truth, exactly as I do. Unfortunately, I’ve encountered people who seem to care less about the truth than they do about being right and convincing others they are right by any means necessary. Usually, those means include things like “lying for Jesus” and appeals to fear or … More On Bad Apologetics
At least once a month, I’ll find a thread on a subreddit I frequent about someone’s struggle with being an atheist dating a Christian. Inevitably, there will be a flood of comments advising the person to drop their significant other like a hot potato, even in the case of someone who has been in a relationship … More Dating a Christian Isn’t Necessarily a Bad Idea
I first came across this line of reasoning on some reddit thread, and I found it quite damning for Christianity. I’m not sure which way of stating it is better, so I’m going to use a few different ways. First, I state it in a rather complicated way, citing some evidence and labelling premises and … More Christianity Makes Infanticide Logical
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
I remember it being a rainy day, and I remember being in need of a shower. The rain might be a figment of my imagination. It was Sunday again. Once, I had looked forward to this day, for it meant sharing in the ritual of church. Indeed, I used to like that ritual enough that … More November 14, 2010
The Complete History of the Universe: A Personal Journey 