Tag: religion
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Why vocal anti-theism matters
People in the Netherlands or in many other places in Europe aren’t very much taken aback when you tell them you don’t believe in God or that you don’t have faith. It’s not all that uncommon here, fortunately. There are some that raise an eyebrow when you announce that you are an atheist. Somehow using…
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The Gentlemen’s Guide To Training Your Wife – Trailer Club
Today is really turning out to be a fine day to discover what I might have against religion. Earlier today I shared an article with you about how a Christian education program teaches children that dinosaurs are still alive and that the Loch Ness monster is just a plesiosaur.
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5 completely insane things Christian fundamentalists are teaching their kids – Salon.com
People sometimes ask me what it is that I have against religion. This would require a very lengthy answer, but here is a perfect example of one of those reasons. Would you believe me if I told you that there are people who teach children that Nessie is real and that evolution is discredited? That…
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Why I am an atheist – part 4
This is the fourth article of an intended series in which I will explain why I am an atheist. The first part can be found here, the second part is here and the third part is here. Much of this is based on my own, personal thoughts and experiences with religion, mostly Christianity, because that…
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The “Echo Chamber Effect”
When unsure of something, it is smart to seek advice from someone else. Nobody knows everything so sometimes we have to rely on the expertise of others to help us make a decision. For medical questions, you consult your doctor. For mortgage advice, we consult a financial advisor. So for religious questions, people ask their…
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Why I am an atheist – part 3
This is the third article of an intended series during which I will explain why I am an atheist. The first part can be found here, the second part is here. Much of this is based on my own, personal thoughts and experiences with religion, mostly Christianity, because that is the religion I have been exposed…