First post in this series can be found here. This article is not my own, but was originally posted by Darwin's Beagle. The author has given permission for the article to be reposted here. 2.1 Summary of Chapter 2 Daniel’s first amazing feat comes when Nebuchadrezzar has a dream that disturbs him. Nebuchadrezzar calls all… Continue reading Skeptical Bible Study: Daniel Chapter 2
Category: Faith
Skeptical Bible Study: Daniel Chapter 1
First post in this series can be found here. This article is not my own, but was originally posted by Darwin's Beagle. The author has given permission for the article to be reposted here. It is time now to begin the evidence portion of this series of posts. I will begin by giving an overview… Continue reading Skeptical Bible Study: Daniel Chapter 1
Skeptical Bible Study: Daniel — Introduction
While there are several things that ultimately led to my deconversion, there was one thing in particular that kick-started it. In January or February of 2010, I was writing material for some upcoming classes at our church when I found some articles that claimed the Book of Daniel was a forgery, and therefore not inspired… Continue reading Skeptical Bible Study: Daniel — Introduction
School’s out for… Creationism?
A bill has been introduced in the Alabama legislature that would allow school boards to approve off-campus classes on creationism that would count as an elective credit for any participating students. Republican Representative Bill Galliher proposed the legislation after being approached by Joseph Kennedy, 84, who was fired from an elementary school in 1980 for… Continue reading School’s out for… Creationism?
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.
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 