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Moses’ Invisible Pen: How the Pentateuch Destroyed Any Hope of Faith
In the early years of Rayan, I steadfastly rejected religious claims, but for the most part I did so silently. It’s not that I had complaints about the telephone game, extraordinary claims, or even the utter implausibility of the stories … Continue reading
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Should Social Expectations Follow Naturally from Anyone’s Beliefs?
I’m vegan. I chose this lifestyle for personal, moral reasons. Living a life that causes the least amount of harm as possible is the only way I know to live. I gave up animal products on August 1, 2007, and I never … Continue reading
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Hume’s Guillotine: An Instruction in Explanation
Ask any atheist. The reason we object to religion is because of the harm organized religions inflict upon societies. But the source of our disdain goes deeper than that, and believers are often left bewildered because we do not adequately … Continue reading
Probability that Miracles Occur: A Bayesian Analysis
One of the most common statements by those professing to know that their interpretation of their specific religious book is true is the assertion that they have observed miracles. They claim that their uncle’s cancer remission is an act of … Continue reading
Should Atheists Lie about Beliefs for Love?
My girlfriend is Christian. She holds no judgements against me for not believing in god. Religion is never a topic of discussion, unless it’s in an academic sense or if it’s necessary to discuss a current event. She not only … Continue reading
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The Best Way to Convert an Atheist to Religion Is to Become an Atheist
The title above is probably not only provocative; it’s also highly counterintuitive. But please bear with me. Before I approach the religious part of this post—that it’s easier to convert an atheist to religion if you’re an atheist—I’m going to … Continue reading
Want to Legally Stop Evangelism? Become the State
I work for a publicly funded university. My office is small and windowless and has three computers shared between considerably more than three grad students. Whenever I feel cramped or frustrated I go outside and sit in the sun, watching all the … Continue reading
Using Bayes’ Rule to Disprove Jesus Is a Double-Edged Sword
Last year historian Richard Carrier published On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might Have Reason for Doubt. While I haven’t read it (and therefore don’t plan on critiquing it now), it is on my reading list. As a grad student … Continue reading
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Evangelism’s Utility: Or, Lack Thereof
I think most atheists are dumbfounded by evangelical types. The odds are stacked fairly strongly against them. It’s essentially guaranteed that they’ll fail. Thinking about this absurdity, I decided to do some very basic math. How much utility does a … Continue reading
Confessing Atheism to Christian Love Interest
In a followup to my last post, where I discussed an interesting theology presented to me by a romantic interest, I have some more interesting news. To recap: I’m seeing a religious black girl who worships Jesus as a personal savior, … Continue reading
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