A Great Myth about Atheism
This has come up in conversation on the last thread, and being in second day of my Russian chemo, I thought I'd repost for your delectation: This post was one of
Jonathan MS Pearce
The Myth about Atheist Atrocities and Numbers of Dead
Many years ago I had a habit of watching a huge amount of debates and between atheists and theists. I do less of it these days as I just don't have
Religious "Nones" Are now a Force to Be Reckoned with
Unless you have been hiding in a hole today, you will have heard the news that "nones", those who are religiously unaffiliated, now comprise the biggest religious group in America today.
More Catholics Considering Abandoning the Church
These excerpts come from the Wall Street Journal, which is behind a pay wall, but the headline stats are interesting. See what you think: More Catholics Considering Abandoning the Church By Ian Lovett
God's Superfluity in Creating the Universe
“God, who needs nothing, loves into existence wholly superfluous creatures in order that He may love and perfect them. He creates the universe, already foreseeing - or should we say "seeing"
The Scary Prescience of Olaf Stapledon
I am reading a book written in 1930 by Olaf Stapledon called Last and First Men and wow, it sure seems prescient, not only for the Second World War but also for times
There Are Only Two Gods Available, Really
I was recently having a rather abstract conversation with my good friend and Tippling Philosopher founder the other night. We were talking about the different kinds of gods that logic could get you
Trump Effectively Endorses NZ White Nationalist Killings
Trump came out in a press conference in condolence for the terrible killings in Christchurch, New Zealand. Some 49 worshippers were gunned down in several mosques by a white nationalist. After giving short
Trump's CPAC Speech
I don't want to obsess too much about Donald Trump, but the man has lost the plot. Whether he ever had the plot is another discussion entirely… This video, although it
Psychiatrist: Trump's Pre-Dementia & Cognitive Decline Getting Worse
This is something about which we have laughed and joked to some time. However, this really may be a far more serious threat or issue than we have given it credit for. Donald
Dan Barker's Free Will
Dan Barker's will Free Will Explained: How Science and Philosophy Converge to Create a Beautiful Illusion is a good read. These days, I love books that are short and easy to
Western powers using Christianity to 'subvert' China, says religious official
This is something I have been wondering about over the years. When I used to debate God's existence with my Tippling Philosophers buddies (we've moved past that now as