Atheism Symbols – Atheist Symbols
Many atheists have long intended on promulgating the atheist symbol; an all encompassing atheism symbol. Let us consider the obstacles to their goal and then review some of the proposed symbols.
Month: April 2009
Dan Barker – Scriptural Misinterpretations and Misapplications, part 9 of 14
Filial Misanthropy? In another instance of agreement with Richard Dawkins, Dan Barker wrote:
Gospel of Judas, part 4 of 7 : Which Came First, the Orthodoxy or the Heresy?
Which Came First, the Orthodoxy or the Heresy?: In the second century Irenaeus, the Bishop of Lyones in 180 AD, wrote a work entitled Adversus Haereses – Against Heresies. Chapter XXXI:1-3 of this text is subtitled Doctrines of the Cainites and states:
Darwin’s Chaplain
Charles Darwin famously quipped about the sort of book that “a Devil’s Chaplain might write.”I wished to focus on his imagining what the Devil’s Chaplain would write about the “low and horridly cruel works of nature.”[fn] From Charles Darwin’s letter to Joseph D. Hooker – July 13, 1856[/fn]It seems to me that it indeed would …
Atheism and Science : “Love the Lord Your God With All Your Mind”-Matthew 22:37
“To babies, objects ought to obey the laws of physics“ And I wondered why New Scientist is referred to as the National Enquirer of science.
Are Atheists Healthy, Happy, Moral, etc.?
I thought that it may be of interest to glean some information from various Barna Group studies with regards to the lives of atheists and their views on various issues. Following will be other interesting tidbits.Note that the following categorizations are my own while the hyperlinks to the Barna Group updates are the titles given …
Dan Barker – Scriptural Misinterpretations and Misapplications, part 8 of 14
Shame On You Solomon!Dan Barker wrote: “How many regular sexual partners did King Solomon have?…One thousand sexual partners. –At least one thousand. Another fine example of family values from one of God’s favorites.” He then refers to 1st Kings 11:1-3 which refers to Solomon’s seven hundred wives and three hundred concubines. He then states:
Gospel of Judas, part 3 of 7 : Pop-Cultura Ex-Cathedra
Pop-Cultura Ex-Cathedra: As a metaphor let us mention that Roman Catholicism is a particular culture that is centered around the temporal, human, leadership of the Pope. It is a Pope-Culture, if you will. Yet, there are competing cultures that claim equal status and authority, one such faith is Pop-Culture. Both, Pope-Culture and Pop-Culture claim infallibility …
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Atheism and the Continuing Public Image Shim Sham Shimmy: the Atheist Community of Topeka Give it a Shot
Sometimes, actually, quite often, I wonder if I am misreading or making too much of something> But then again I think that sometimes some atheist are such the deep-within-the-box thinkers and so busy elbowing each other in the ribs at the expense of Christians that they think that they are making sense when they are …
How Many Days Was Jesus in the Tomb?
If I did not believe in spiritual warfare considering such question as “How many days was Jesus in the tomb?” would convince me.This is because such questions are indicative of the veil that hangs over the eyes and minds of unbelievers. That the Bible is read, considered, dissected like no other written text surely says …
John Horgan and Francis Collins – The Scientist as Believer
John Horgan, who wrote the article which I reproduced here, had occasion to interview Francis Collins who headed the Human Genome Project.[fn] John Horgan, “Francis Collins The Scientist as Believer,” National Geographic, Feb 2007, p. 34-39[/fn] It was an interview from which some interesting, telling and typical statements came forth.
Gospel of Judas, part 2 of 7 : Substandard Double Standard
Substandard Double Standard:
Dan Barker – Scriptural Misinterpretations and Misapplications, part 7 of 14
Child Sacrifice: Sanctioned and “the right thing to do”?
GUEST BLOGGER: Answering Easter Contradiction
Happy Easter! He is risen! Appropriately, our special guest blogger is Pastor Stephen Kingsley whose website and blog are foud at The Easter Answer.Following is his contribution: ———————
Atheist Nip and Tuck: the Metroplex Atheists Try on the Friendly Atheist Mask
These just keep coming do they not? More and more atheists are claiming that it is their particular sect that will, finally, provide atheism a much needed facelift in the form of a happy face public image.Of course, this is also a “happy” face.
Atheism Debate : William Lane Craig vs. James Robert Brown
This post will serve as a very succinct comment on the debate between William Lane Craig and James Robert Brown entitled, “Does God Exist?” (audio file here). I say succinct for at least two reasons: 1) I have not found a transcript and transcribing lengthy statements is simply an impossibility for me right now given …
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Atheism in the UK and the Deleterious New Atheists
On very rare occasion I decide to pull an interesting article from directly from another website and repost it here.
Dan Barker – Scriptural Misinterpretations and Misapplications, part 6 of 14
Child Stoning? Dan Barker commits another common fallacy which he shares in common with both Prof. Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris. Dan Barker wrote, “How should parents treat a stubborn and rebellious son?…He should be stoned to death.”[fn]FFRF Bible Quiz, “What Do You Really Know About The Bible?“[/fn]
Gospel of Judas, part 1 of 7 : Introductory Musings
Introductory Musings:
Atheism and Science : John Horgan, “In the Beginning…” – Scientific American
“…rampant speculation….I’m sure I’m right…” Professor Richard Dawkins, “we are survival machines – robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes.” Author Tom Robbins, “Humans were invented by water as a means of transporting itself from place to place.” Genesis 1:27,