Instead of simply rebutting Pascals Wager, let us consider the counter wager: Should you believe in a theistic god? Let us say you do not believe: If you are wrong: This one is a touch trickier than most people think. See, people tend to think that non-belief simply applies to atheists, but in reality, it […]
The Well Reasoned Bully
“I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice” ~ Lincoln I spent a great deal of time on social media, and I have to say that very little troubles me more than the behavior of a number of my comrade atheists. I engage theists for a very simple reason… I believe […]
Why Can’t you Leave People to Their Faith?
This is a common question… Why don’t I just leave people of faith to their own devices. What business is it of mine? That question muddles theism and deism. I do leave deists to their faith. It’s no business of mine which god you believe in, what he commands of you, or how you worship. […]
Ask an Atheist
As an atheist, there are a lot of times I get asked the same questions over and over. It’s a privilege to be asked, and I try to remember that every time I answer, even though the answer has been given over and over and over again. It’s a privilege because it means someone wants […]
Are you an Atheist? What got you there?
For many people losing faith can be a traumatic experience. The Humanist Codex is looking for stories of how people lost their faith. What happened? How did you cope with it? Was it a good thing, a bad thing, or just another step on the road of life? How did your friends and family handle […]
A Turn of Faith
How did author N. Lamar Soutter go from a proselytizing deist to an atheist? He found the and confronted man tricking him… himself!
How to win an argument, every time!
An argument isn’t about beating the other side, it’s about furthering understanding. Once you realize that, done right, you’ll never lose.
