Since I’ve been out of the loop for a few days, I thought I’d do a whole post on the comments that have been offered in defense of theism, religion and Christianity that I haven’t addressed yet. Right now, I’m no longer among the ranks of the working for a while (had an interview for … Continue reading Not Polite Dinner Conversation – I’m free! and more on definitions of “god”
Category: not so polite dinner conversation
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A bit about the term “respect”
One thing I see a lot of is that a lot of theists demand respect for their religion. What I think is happening is that a lot of theists think that respect means the same as politeness, consideration and tolerance. It doesn’t, at least not all of the time, or we wouldn’t need those other … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A bit about the term “respect”
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A new Christian apologist – Part 2 the “evidence”
Now onto Part 2 – the “evidence” I’ll address the evidence that Ben has claimed for the existence of his God. 1. Arguments of natural theology – the existence of the universe, the beginning of the universe, the intuitive reality of moral facts, the human phenomenon of consciousness, the existed of human reason, the apparent … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A new Christian apologist – Part 2 the “evidence”
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A new Christian apologist – Part 1 trying to show that the “supernatural” exists
The author of the blog I’ve been commenting on, Ben, has chosen not to post my last response. I offered to post it on my blog if he wished to respond to it and now it’s here! Ben has said that “I'm trying to set a tone[at his blog] that will be comfortable for family and … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A new Christian apologist – Part 1 trying to show that the “supernatural” exists
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – It’s spring and the PA legislator lies are in bloom!
It’s that time of year again, when trees are blooming and legislators give a sop to their constituents, trying to make believe that their version of Christianity is the state religion of Pennsylvania and the US. Last year it was the nonsense about the “Year of the Bible”, which I posted about here, and here, … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – It’s spring and the PA legislator lies are in bloom!
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – a take on a couple of religious columns from the newspaper
Today we have two great columns from The God Squad (can you be a squad if you are only one guy?) and Billy Graham. The arguments are so poor in both that only together do they provide enough fodder for one post. Since I know I have quite a few Christians following my blog, I … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – a take on a couple of religious columns from the newspaper
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Apologetics, the real alchemy
One of the strangest things about religion is the concept of apologetics. Apologetics is essentially when criticism of a position is answered and rebutted, or at least that’s attempted. It can be used for any position but the term is usually used for attempts to defend religious positions and beliefs. The strangeness of apologetics in … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Apologetics, the real alchemy
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – My body is mine: I support Amina
I’m a little late on the International Day to Defend Amina (not safe for work because of revealed breasts), but I’ll take my stab at women, men and religion in support of this woman who told a ignorant patriarachal religion and culture, “My body belongs to me.” and now is being abused by that religion/culture. … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – My body is mine: I support Amina
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – We’re admittedly intolerant but please don’t call us bigots!
Recently, with the focus on gay marriage, we’ve heard a lot of theists claiming that they shouldn’t be considered bigots because they do not want to allow the same freedoms for everyone. One of these claims is in my local paper, an opinion piece by John Kass of the Chicago Tribune (the original at the … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – We’re admittedly intolerant but please don’t call us bigots!
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Mr. Roberts, what do *you* think the SCOTUS is for?
Why does it seem that Chief Justice Roberts has no idea how US government works? It seems a sudden fit of ignorance brought on by fear. During the Supreme Court hearings recently about gay marriage, we get this choice quote from Chief Justice Roberts: “If he has made a determination that executing the law (DOMA) … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Mr. Roberts, what do *you* think the SCOTUS is for?
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