In the discussions with various theists that I’ve been having, I’ve seen the argument from authority, which claims if someone is “smart” and believes in “x”, then that makes “x” true. This is similar to another common claim by theists called “Sophisticated Theologytm” (I think Dr. Coyne over on Why Evolution is True might have … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Even the professionals have little to work with
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Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, part 4 Suprise!
This post brought to you by the number 4 Caroline, I’m taking this to a full blog post rather than just adding on comments, since the formatting is much better here and I can put in links. I’m also not worrying about what you might think the “tone” is. I'm writing if I'm talking to you. … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, part 4 Suprise!
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 3
This will likely be the last of this mini-series of interactions with a Christian, as you will see from Caroline's post. Her post ends with a typical Christian comment. This isn't a rare occurence, for a Christian to be rather nasty and then reconsider. She did apologize, and you may visit her blog to see. … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 3
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 2
Generally, I wouldn't go to the bother of this, but Caroline is a good example of theist that atheist often encounter. Her posts cover most attitudes and claims the Christian who thinks that they are an excellent defender of the faith. My first post addressing Caroline's questions to atheists is here. I have been able … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 2
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, you need to up your game.
Following some links, I found this: http://areasonablefaithdotme.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/dear-atheist/ I’ve commented on it but since many Christians will not allow comments that address their claims to appear on their blogs (so much for the discussion they claim they want), I figured that I’d reproduce Caroline’s entire post here and my response. She uses a lot of the … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, you need to up your game.
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Mom, he’s touching me!
As the days go by, I see more excuses from Christians on why their god do is hands-off when awful things happen. It’s easy for me as an atheist; there is no evidence for a god so I am not surprised when no gods show up in response to a violent event or in response to prayers of any … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Mom, he’s touching me!
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Critical thinking, the lack of it and the usual result on the theistic mind
I’ll admit it was nice when I still was sure that some magical being that is omnipotent and omniscient agrees with whatever you decide it does. You can claim anything for this god and be sure that it has your back. If something happens that wasn’t what you wanted, you just convince yourself that this … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Critical thinking, the lack of it and the usual result on the theistic mind
What the Boss Likes – SCOTUS decision on health care
Oh my, what *will* the GOP/TP do when Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion and didn't obey their will? He was joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan. Thank you all for doing what's right for the country. Unsuprisingly, Justices Anthony Kennedy, Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas were … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – SCOTUS decision on health care
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Destroying what you don’t like
Unsuprisingly, Pat Robertson has advocated for the destruction of religious images that are not his own. In a recent bit on his television show, he advises a "good Christian" to destroy the statue of Buddah that her friend has. Now, where have we seen such destruction advocated before? Hmmm, oh yes, that cesspool of one … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Destroying what you don’t like
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Human rights and primitive religions
Since President Obama has said that he supports gay marriage, the religious right is now having a fit. They are ever-so sure that their god hates homosexuality and by golly, their magical book says it! One of the more amusing people being so sure that they are the only TrueChristian is Ken Ham, he of … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Human rights and primitive religions
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