Tag Archives: Christians

Bible Contradictions #20: Does god value foolishness?

Paul’s first letter to Corinth was a rave review of how awesome it is to be a fool. We have three different verses in which Paul insists that god really likes foolish people. 1 Corinthians 1:21 (god loves preaching fools), 1 Corinthians … Continue reading

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Bible Absurdities: The biblical demonic pandemic

Call me a skeptic, but I don’t believe in demonic possession. There is absolutely zero empirical evidence of any kind to support the hypothesis that demons exist and sometimes set up shop in your lower intestines. Yet we see time … Continue reading

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Bible Absurdities: Very awkward conversation Moses MUST have had with god

Most people know the story of Moses. He was a Jew, kidnapped by the Pharaoh and raised a royal, decided he liked gefilte fish more than those grapes you always see pharaohs eating, sat idly by while god committed mass … Continue reading

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Anne Rice calls out Christian bigotry on her Facebook page

I saw this today on Anne Rice’s Facebook page. I don’t read fiction that often (except for religious books), but I think Anne Rice is beautiful.

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The alternate god: Why can’t religious people worship the god they wish existed?

A few months ago I conducted a totally legit scientific poll* of my Facebook friends. I asked a simple question to my friends of faith: “Let’s assume that god exists, but he exists in a different form from what you believe. … Continue reading

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Don’t like your circumcision? Sin. It’ll grow back (according to the Apostle Paul)

On Facebook I follow a page called Godless Engineer. Said “Godless Engineer” often posts humorous criticisms of religion. A few days ago they posted the following image:   Of course, knowing me, I looked it up. And it’s there. The … Continue reading

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Book Review: Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World (Dalai Lama)

I read quite religiously. Last week I picked up a copy of the Dalai Lama’s most recent book, Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World (2012). In it he makes the argument that the world will be a better place if humanity … Continue reading

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God’s cruelty misplaced?: the Philistines and the ark

I could go on and on about god’s cruelty in both the old and new testaments (and I probably will soon), but first I want to get into a wanton display of cruelty against a completely innocent group of people. … Continue reading

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These murderers are now in heaven; many of their victims are in hell

If you buy the heaven myth, then you gotta buy the whole myth. Even serial killers get a ticket to heaven if they meet the following requisites: accept Jesus as your lord and savior and ask forgiveness for your sins. … Continue reading

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Atheists, eternally damn yourselves to stop the constant preaching

Because I’m atheist I feel like I’m the focus of evangelism more frequently than the average person. My family seeks to convert me. Friends try to bring me to Christ. I’m quite open with my atheism, so when a stranger … Continue reading

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