Exploring the Infinite
Author Christian Piatt believes that Christians would be more tolerable if they would strike certain clichĂ©s from their vocabulary. Included in his list of 10 phrases they should stop repeating: Everything happens for a reason. If you died today, do you know where you’d spend the rest of eternity? He/she is in a better place. Can I share a little
Kinda fit in with yesterday’s posts.
…but won’t be getting jail time for it – via The Friendly Atheist Truly appalling. Another case where faith-healing prayer failed a child where medicine could have saved its life. Doesn’t it seem as though (if he existed) God would use instances like these to prove his miraculous power? If mountains can be moved with a little faith, just the
“Through my religious studies, I came to know the truth, and the truth set me free.” – Joshua Everett: Search for truth leads to rejection of religion I found myself identifying with this gentleman, especially when he talks about his search for truth. “I served as a minister in various volunteer and staff positions for several years before and after
If you don’t understand atheism or why atheists like myself must defend our lack of belief in gods so vehemently, this video will adeptly explain in only 10 minutes.
“Not only do we not have the originals; we don’t have the first copies of the originals. We don’t even have copies of the copies of the originals, or copies of the copies of the copies of the originals. What we have are copies made later – much later. In most instances, they are copies made many centuries later. And
Atheism to Defeat Religion by 2038 From the page: Using the average global growth rate of GDP for the past 30 years, of 3.33 percent (based on International Monetary Fund data from their website), the atheist transition would occur in 2035. …Contrary to the claims of religious leaders, godless countries are highly moral nations with an unusual level of social
Not to speak ill of the dead, but some of you asked why I dislike Thomas Kinkade so much. As an average hard-working American, I find it reprehensible that he could make millions from his art alone, scam galleries out of millions of dollars, and still declare bankruptcy to prevent paying creditors the $6 million+ he owed them. As an
via The Christian Post From the page: The Florida Senate passed a bill on Wednesday allowing student-led prayer or other inspirational messages at public school events, drawing mixed reaction from residents… …”This legislation could give schools free reign to make students feel like outsiders in the classroom, alienated from their peers, or compelled by peer pressure to engage in religious
From the page: “We don’t think religion, or irreligion, belongs in state capitols. But if a state is going to permit a nativity display, then we want to be sure that the views of the 16 percent of the U.S. population that is not religious are also represented.” – Annie Laurie Gaylor, Co-President of Freedom From Religion Foundation
Redditors crowdsource charitable giving Members of Reddit’s atheist forums have raised over $232,000 for Doctors Without Borders… thus far 🙂
“Adopt an Atheist” Campaign Begins From the page: “We are asking everyone to contact the American Atheist affiliate in his area [click here], letting them know of your interest in “adopting” one of them. All it takes is an e-mail. Let them know of your sincere interest in working with them to uncover their inner self. They may be resistant