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 →
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 →
“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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...