Tag: reason
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Why is atheism so unbelievable?
Why is atheism so unbelievable? It’s something that I can’t for the life of me understand. Personally, I think it should be the default position of anyone who purports to be sane. Even in the Netherlands, which is now largely a secular country, I’m still told: “Well, you have to believe in something?” The last…
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Debating believers is pointless
Anyone who has come out as an atheist or has been vocal about his or her disbelief in the existence of a deity, has probably had a discussion or even an argument with someone of faith about the why and how of this standpoint. I know I’ve certainly had my share on Twitter, via email…
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Asking why
One of my former bosses once took me aside after a meeting to tell me something that quite frankly baffled me. He let me know that certain people had complained that I always made them explain their reasons for asking something. I told him that if I wasn’t asking why they wanted something, I could…
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What has atheism done for you?
Atheism is often seen as something negative. After all, if you reject faith, the idea of an afterlife and that there is a God out there who cares for you, your life must be rather hollow and devoid of meaning, right? Well, I will try to explain to you what atheism has done for me…
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3 things to say to an atheist
Every once in a while you come across a believer who thinks he has come up with a clever rebuttal to atheism. Usually, it turns out to be some collection of inane arguments, quotes from a holy book and assorted bits of religious “cleverness”. These “3 things to say an atheist” by pastor Jack Wellman…
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Why I’m Not A Christian | Tim Stepping Out
I love reading about other people who have gone through a process of careful consideration, doubt, reasoning and then ultimately arrive at the conclusion that religion is inconsistent and therefore unbelievable. This is a long but well-reasoned post exploring the many inconsistencies in the Christian faith. Well worth a read! Source: Why I’m Not A…