Tag: reason

  • Why is atheism so unbelievable?

    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…

  • Debating believers is pointless

    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…

  • Asking why

    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…

  • What has atheism done for you?

    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…

  • 3 things to say to an atheist

    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…

  • Why I’m Not A Christian | Tim Stepping Out

    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…