Here is the second part of the second part. This part is more about what “basic beliefs” are and how one argues against them. Ben doesn’t think Paul was forced to be a Christian and does acknowledge that other Christians will disagree. And again, we have Christians who can’t agree, can’t show that they are … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Basic beliefs, Christians and atheists arguments aren’t that different
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Not Polite Dinner Conversation – I’m free! and more on definitions of “god”
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”
What the Boss Likes – a small hiatus and some cool things
Since I'm wrapping up my last two days of work at my current position, I'll be taking a little longer to answer replies. I should be back to normal (or a reasonable facsimile) shortly. A couple cool things. John Paulk, the posterboy for the lies about "ex-gay" therapy, has admitted that he's lied about being "ex-gay" … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – a small hiatus and some cool things
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”
What the Boss Likes – Dungeons and Dragons….and Pat Robertson making a fool of himself again
Good ol’ Pat is beating the drum about Dungeons and Dragons again and how this game has “literally destroyed people’s lives”. Ah, Pat, we can always count on you for a good lie for Jesus! I’m sure that Pat is feverishly pawing at his Chick tracts (absolutely ludicrous Christian tracts that tell a number of … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Dungeons and Dragons….and Pat Robertson making a fool of himself again
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 – 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
What the Boss Likes – Some straight out evidence that religious leaders don’t believe what they tell the masses
In a rather absurd display of supposed democracy, we have cardinals voting for the next pope. Now, if this god of theirs wanted a certain person, surely it could be more clear about it? We had burning bushes, prophets, who were supposedly accurate, guided right to the correct person, etc in the bible, but here in … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Some straight out evidence that religious leaders don’t believe what they tell the masses
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Mr. Rogers and parables (not that Mr. Rogers)
Happily, Mr. Rogers has returned. To make things easier, I am going to address his comments here in a blog post so we can keep things somewhat coherent. His posts will be in italics and my response will follow them. I don’t claim Christians are “better.” We are sinners, saved by God’s grace. I did … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Mr. Rogers and parables (not that Mr. Rogers)
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A Pastor’s observations and my reply
Mr. Bob Rogers, a pastor with the Southern Baptist Convention, has commented on my post about the new History Channel mini-series "The Bible". Rather than allowing his comment and my response to languish in commentland, I thought I might post it here as an example of some other common Christian approaches to atheists. "Oh, my, what a … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – A Pastor’s observations and my reply
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