"What would it take for you to believe in God again?" This is what Ryan asked me recently. It's a really good question, and it's one I've thought about a lot. I've also read the thoughts of some other atheists on this subject; one that I think makes a particularly good argument is found here.… Continue reading What It Would Take
Category: Culture
Extremes
Recently, I was listening to a podcast and heard someone say that there's nothing in the Bible worth basing morals on. I was really disappointed to hear that, but it's something I've run across before. I read a book a while back where the author criticized the Golden Rule by saying some people might not… Continue reading Extremes
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Yesterday, I received a comment from David, who asked me to perform a little experiment. He wanted me to ask my 3-year old son where the sky came from, and the birds. David felt certain that my son would answer "God," even though we've never taught him about God. I thought this was a great… Continue reading Out of the Mouths of Babes
Neil deGrasse Tyson on Intelligent Design
Thanks to Jerry Coyne's blog, I ran across an article today by Neil deGrasse Tyson called "The Perimeter of Ignorance." In case you don't know who he is, Dr Tyson runs the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. And if you watch the PBS show NOVA, you've probably seen him… Continue reading Neil deGrasse Tyson on Intelligent Design
God or Mammon?
I love the Diane Rehm Show on NPR. Every Friday, she does a "news roundup" with a panel of journalists; the first hour is about the week's domestic news, and the second hour is about the week's international news. Always an informative show. In the domestic hour of her Feb 3rd show, a caller made… Continue reading God or Mammon?
Witnessing
I work as a delivery supervisor for an office supply company. When we're heavy or things are busy, I sometimes fill in as a cover driver. A couple of weeks ago, I made a delivery to someone's house. A lady answered the door, I placed the box inside, thanked her, and started to leave when… Continue reading Witnessing
Moving Eulogy of Christopher Hitchens by His Brother Peter
As most of you probably know by now, Christopher Hitchens died on December 15. I've read a couple of eulogies for him since then, but I think this one by his brother (who is a Christian) is especially moving. Whatever your opinion of Christopher Hitchens, I highly recommend reading this touching remembrance.
Great Article on Sex Education
The New York Times posted a really interesting article on 11/16 about the way sexuality is taught in schools (Teaching Good Sex, by Laurie Abraham). Primarily, the article dealt with the way the subject is handled by a private school in Philadelphia. This particular program doesn't shy away from the tough questions that can accompany… Continue reading Great Article on Sex Education
Eternity
In the previous post, I talked about the differences between theists, agnostics, and atheists. I also talked briefly about the thought processes that eventually led me to atheism. In this post, I want to explain why I don't worry about the possibility of going to Hell, and how I can still find comfort even though… Continue reading Eternity
Theist, Atheist, Agnostic, Oh My!
After my last post, my wife pointed out that it may have been the first time I've just come right out and identified myself as an atheist. She may be right about that. I didn't mean for it to be anything shocking or revolutionary, but because the word carries so much weight, I can see… Continue reading Theist, Atheist, Agnostic, Oh My!
Finding Truth 