An Exercise in Relative Moral Reasoning
PART ONE
Let us suppose that there are two rival leaders of an empire: Jerrod and Seth. Jerrod is currently in power and Seth spends...
Ten Things I Really Wish Atheists Would Stop Doing
I confess: Usually when I read articles by atheists criticizing other atheists, I feel annoyed and maybe a little betrayed. “Why,” I ask myself, “are we picking on each other for atheism-ing wrong when we should be calling out public … Continue reading →
“It’s OK, You Don’t Believe in Anything Anyway”
A couple of years ago, a casual acquaintance – I’ll call her Susie – out of the blue asked me what church I go...
Why I Am an Anti-Theist (and Why You Should Be Too)
I was an anti-theist before I had ever heard the term. Hell, I was an anti-theist before I even knew I was an atheist. As far back as I can remember, organized religion has struck me as an end unto … Continue reading →
Non Stamp Collector
Marty is an avid stamp collector; a philatelist.
"Stamp collecting is generally accepted as one of the areas that make up the wider subject of...
I know because of my personal experience
The first thing a professional psychology student learns is that the human brain is a very imperfect instrument. Human perception is flawed and easily...
Setting the Record Straight
Those who follow my facebook page may have seen my recent post in which I rattled off a list of things that are true – as in, are fully established facts or are overwhelmingly supported by all available evidence. Being … Continue reading →
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
In atheist discussion groups, I often hear people saying they could never date or marry a theist. “I value rational thought too much,” one...
If You Want the Right Answers, Ask the Right Questions.
Last week, I received my most recent full-color large-stock corporate mailer postcard from the local "Christian, Inc." On one side is a picture of a...
“Did God Make Grass?”
A while back I was smugly congratulating myself on a few choice victories in the secular parenting arena. First was my 5-year-old daughter’s emerging...