December 24, 2009
It's Difficult to Comprehend How Poorly Some People Argue
It's not just that we disagree with each other. It's how poorly some people argue for what they think. Some people do not even understand an argument enough to respond to it properly. Therefore I call upon every person who has not already taken a basic critical thinking class to read through this entire entry. Cheers.
December 23, 2009
What is the Difference Between an Education and Indoctrination?
[Written by John W. Loftus] When I went to Bible College I was not educated. I was indoctrinated. While other believers will protest that their Christian college was different, I wonder if that's true. In order to test this let me explain my experience, compare it with what a good education is, and see what you think. Okay?
Vox Popoli Agrees With Me
He's against indoctrination masking as an education too. If you go there you'll see me answering some additional objections.
Richard Carrier on Secular Morality
I've previously mentioned we're entering A New Era for Atheism: Moral Realism. This is a follow-up post:
Does God Answer Prayer? A Better Perspective
23,000 children will starve to death today.HT: Pete Roode
Another 23,000 tomorrow.
Another 23,000 the day after…. Another….
If God doesn’t listen to their prayers, what makes you think he will listen to yours?
"MythBusters" Does God Exist?
Since I've been recently discussing unanswered prayer check this test for God out!
Welcome to the Universe
The year 2009 was the international year of astronomy in celebration the 400th anniversary of Galileo's Work. Here's a great video survey of astronomy:
December 22, 2009
Conflicting Bible Teaching of the Week
How should a faithful Christian interact with non-believers? Check out this link for the answer. ;-)
Science is Essential to Morality
That's what professor McCormick argues in his latest Blog post. This is his conclusion:
God Blew it Again on National TV! Maybe He's on Strike, Right?
In light of my previous discussion about unanswered prayer, this is precious! Again God Blew it on National TV!
Dr. Marlene Winell - Recovering from Toxic Religion (Parts 1 & 2)
Here's an excerpt from a recent "Release and Reclaim" retreat where former DC Team Member Dr. Marlene Winell outlines 7 steps towards recovering from indoctrination by authoritarian religions.
Recently Posted: Richard Dawkins Interviewed (With Several Personal Questions)
This is part 1 of 3 which can be found on YouTube:
Richard Carrier on the Existence of Nazareth and the Movie Zeitgeist
Carrier argues that Nazareth probably existed in the time of Jesus and that the movie Zeitgeist is "absolute garbage." Don't fall for the arguments to the contrary, especially when it comes to that movie.
Richard Carrier on the Health Care Bill
We interrupt the fun here at DC with an analysis of The Health Care Bill by Richard Carrier.
December 21, 2009
More Rapture Madness, This Time With Pets!
Recently I wrote on Why I Think The Rapture Madness is Indeed Madness. Now I've learned there is a way for believers who love their pets to buy insurance so that they will be taken care of by atheists after the rapture. Yep, that's right!
The Decade in Pictures "What a Wonderful World"
Anyone care to count how many of these pictures are about suffering through wars, floods, and the like? Link. Only a Pollyanna can look at this carnage and sing this song. ;-) Play the song while looking at the pictures if you can! I know, I know, believers will say this is not God's fault. Nothing is, right? But if a business was in this much disarray the CEO should be fired (remember, like God, he too must deal with human beings)!
Today is the Winter Solistice!
Today is the winter solstice. The sun has halted its northerly trek and is headed back toward the equator for the spring equinox. Atheists, what are you doing in celebration today? ;-) And what do you do on the Summer Solstice (June 24th)? Why celebrate one rather than the other? And why even do it when we no longer worship the sun? I just celebrate having family and friends during this season.
On Mythras, Myth, the Virgin Birth and December 25th
There is an interesting post on this topic over at "God is for Suckers." This is the conclusion:
The Mind of the Believer and Unanswered Prayer
[Written by John Loftus] I want to continue a discussion I started right here and followed up on here, about a time when God blew it on national TV to answer a high profile prayer by three contestants (self described "prayer Warriors") in a reward challenge for food during an episode of CBS's Survivor.
Did Jesus Exist? Thinking About Earl Doherty's "The Jesus Puzzle."
Recently I wrote on this issue here. I've been reading through Doherty's book The Jesus Puzzle since then. It's a great read and very provocative. He does as good as I would expect in arguing there never was a historical Jesus. Nonetheless there is a problem as I see it.
THINK Christian! A Graphic Depiction of the Scale of the Universe
Are Christians kidding me that this universe is fine tuned for life when so much of it is lifeless? Vast areas of this universe cannot support life, probably 99.9999% of it. And are they also kidding me that the whole purpose of creation was to test human souls for entrance into heaven? Why couldn't an omnipotent God who created the laws of the universe and who could also do perpetual miracles need this vast universe? All he needed to do was create a flat earth with human beings on it!
Can We All Just Get Along? Clergy Unite On a Common Message: Thou Shalt Be Civil
It calls on people to display respect for those with whom they disagree; to debate issues, not demonize opponents; to stop misrepresenting opponents' views; and to stop circulating e-mail messages that "demonize or humiliate persons or groups."
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