Tag Archives: Christian Bible
Pastor Says Killing the President, Abortionists, and Homosexuals Not a Crime
One Pastor in Arizona says that killing the president, abortion doctors, and gays is inline with his interpretation of the Bible. But how do people know if his interpretation is the right one?
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Religion is a Lie!
And Now That We Have Your Attention…
Recently, on a trip to Denver, CO, we ran into a young man and woman, probably in their early twenties, who were handing out literature on the sidewalk. Both wore black t-shirts which read, plainly, “Religion is a lie.”
Naturally, we stopped to hear what they had to say. [...]
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What Makes You So Special?
It is almost irresistible for humans to believe we have some special relation to the universe and that humankind is not just the result of a chain of coincidences.
At the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City in 1995, Carl Sagan gave a speech about humankind’s place in the universe in relation [...]
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Praying To Milk Doesn’t Make Your Wish Come True
Approaching Prayer From A Logical Point of View
Prayer is not without its place. It can be comforting and bring people together for a good cause. But is someone actively answering our prayers? Or is more likely that ‘answered prayers’ are the products of hope and coincidence?
The following video does a good job of explaining this [...]
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Does ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’ Openly Discourage Thinking?
The Book’s Introduction Indicates Some Students Would Rather Be Spoon-Fed The Answers Than Think For Themselves
I began reading Michael Shermer’s How We Believe. I didn’t even get to the end of chapter 1 before being taken aback.
Before Shermer converted to a religious skeptic, he spent several years as a born again Christian. Among other works, [...]
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Unicorns Are Real
Unicorns Are Mentioned In the Bible and, Therefore, Exist.
In reaction to Kentucky’s Creation Museum, the folks at This Week In Science have launched a website for the Unicorn Museum. The idea behind the Unicorn Museum is to parody a principle that many theists adhere to: If it’s in the Bible, It’s true. Unicorns are [...]
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You Can Pray…But How About Going to a Doctor First?
«Why pick on religion?» We skeptics/atheists are often asked. Sure, you may not like it, but come on — what harm does it do?
It is true that religion in the right hands can do some good (or at the very least, mind its own business). However, encouraging faith over reason can lead to disastrous, if not tragic, [...]
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Pastor Says Killing the President, Abortionists, and Homosexuals Not a Crime
One Pastor in Arizona says that killing the president, abortion doctors, and gays is inline with his interpretation of the Bible. But how do people know if his interpretation is the right one?
Full PostReligion is a Lie!
And Now That We Have Your Attention…
Recently, on a trip to Denver, CO, we ran into a young man and woman, probably in their early twenties, who were handing out literature on the sidewalk. Both wore black t-shirts which read, plainly, “Religion is a lie.”
Naturally, we stopped to hear what they had to say. [...]
Full PostWhat Makes You So Special?
It is almost irresistible for humans to believe we have some special relation to the universe and that humankind is not just the result of a chain of coincidences.
At the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City in 1995, Carl Sagan gave a speech about humankind’s place in the universe in relation [...]
Praying To Milk Doesn’t Make Your Wish Come True
Approaching Prayer From A Logical Point of View
Prayer is not without its place. It can be comforting and bring people together for a good cause. But is someone actively answering our prayers? Or is more likely that ‘answered prayers’ are the products of hope and coincidence?
The following video does a good job of explaining this [...]
Does ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’ Openly Discourage Thinking?
The Book’s Introduction Indicates Some Students Would Rather Be Spoon-Fed The Answers Than Think For Themselves
I began reading Michael Shermer’s How We Believe. I didn’t even get to the end of chapter 1 before being taken aback.
Before Shermer converted to a religious skeptic, he spent several years as a born again Christian. Among other works, [...]
Full PostUnicorns Are Real
Unicorns Are Mentioned In the Bible and, Therefore, Exist.
In reaction to Kentucky’s Creation Museum, the folks at This Week In Science have launched a website for the Unicorn Museum. The idea behind the Unicorn Museum is to parody a principle that many theists adhere to: If it’s in the Bible, It’s true. Unicorns are [...]
You Can Pray…But How About Going to a Doctor First?
«Why pick on religion?» We skeptics/atheists are often asked. Sure, you may not like it, but come on — what harm does it do?
It is true that religion in the right hands can do some good (or at the very least, mind its own business). However, encouraging faith over reason can lead to disastrous, if not tragic, [...]
