Category Archives: Faith, Science & Doubt

Atheists: Forget the Old Testament

Posted on June 2, 2009 by me

In response to a recent post, Jeff Carter comments that atheists like Bart Ehrman and Creationists are alike in that they are both literalists.  He’s right – many atheists love to quote the Bible literally; (except when they are arguing … Continue reading →

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Atheism, morality and deconversion

Posted on June 1, 2009 by me

This is just a quick post to recommend some extra-curricular reading.  First, here’s an interesting post that fits nicely with my recent series on morality as a basis for atheism from Common Sense Atheism. Next, theBEattitude gives the reasons why … Continue reading →

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A Christian argues against his atheist past

Posted on May 29, 2009 by me

Jim Pierce, who blogs at confessionalbytes.blogspot.com, was formerly an atheist who discovered an old essay dating back to his atheist years was still online.  He is now writing a series of posts arguing against his former beliefs (or lack thereof).  … Continue reading →

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Is salvation really free?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by me

Marlene Winell makes a very interesting point today on the Debunking Christianity blog: I’ve thought that there is a fundamental contradiction in the evangelical message of salvation because, according to them, it is NOT Christ’s atoning death that saves you, … Continue reading →

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