Yearly Archives: 2014

Bible Contradictions #10: Where is the devil?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Where is the “devil”? The bible’s not certain. 2 Peter 2:4 and Jude 1:6 both clearly state that the devil and his angels have been thrown into darkness, where they shall remain in chains until judgement day. Job 1:7, Job 2:2, and 1 … Continue reading →

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Don’t believe in god? Run for president!

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

I got my undergraduate degree in Political Science. Thus, much of my professional network is made up of elected officials and people vying for office. I also have a lot of other atheist friends and acquaintances. Often, more than one … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #9: Who is to blame for original sin?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

The bible appears to be unsure who to blame for original sin entering the world. Abrahamic theists of the world, worry not. This time I’ll also link a Christian response to this contradiction. In it they write “Each one dies, … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #8: Does god listen to prayers?

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Psalm 22:24, 46:1, and 145:18, and Nahum 1:7 each suggest that god helps those who pray to him. Indeed, faithful everywhere often turn to god for help when life becomes difficult. They believe that if they pray hard enough, their morbidly … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #7: Do boys have to be circumcised?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

  Circumcision is a controversial subject that is moving more out of vogue due to its association with genital mutilation. Leviticus puts the matter strictly within the purview of divine law. Then Paul comes along and abolishes circumcision in Galatians. … Continue reading →

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But I’ve been to Tyre: The problem of the existence of a city god promised would never be rebuilt

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Prophecy Writing Pro Tip#57: Don’t promise that a beautiful beach will never be inhabited by man again. Tyre (Sur in Lebanese) is a very old inhabited city in the South of Lebanon. It has one of the most beautiful beaches … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #6: How did David kill Goliath?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

This follows my most recent Bible Contradictions post. This is one of my favorite contradictions because it contradicts itself in a single breath! First, David uses his sling and a rock to fell the beast. Next, he pulls out a … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #5: Who slew Goliath?

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

The David v. Goliath story is a great one–the little man defeating a giant. It is often used as a metaphor for other modern day feats, such as a small business owner winning a lawsuit against a major corporation. Alas, … Continue reading →

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Bible Contradictions #4: Is only god holy?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Revelation 15:4 has us believe that only god is holy, yet in Revelation 22:11 it reverses itself. The bible also contains several other passages that contradict Revelation 15:4. This one, however, is the most important because both verses are taken … Continue reading →

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Tolerant Christians are failed Christians

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

The conversations I have with my Christian friends and family members usually center on the dangers of Christianity. They will invariably speak about how Christianity is relatively peaceful compared to the horrors inflicted upon the world in the name of … Continue reading →

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