Free Will: “We are influenced, but not determined” – the 80-20% approach invalidated
I was having a conversation by email the other day concerning free will, and I was reminded of this I wrote some time back. It is as a result of one of the
Jonathan MS Pearce
The Kalam: Uncaused Cause vs Ex Nihilo Creation
In discussing the Kalam Cosmological Argument the other day, there was a comment from Eric Sotnak that read: To expand on this, if I may: When people try to defend the causal origin
Saudi Man Sentenced to Death for Atheism: Memetic Failsafes
A man originally arrested in 2014, after losing two appeals, has been sentenced to death for being, well, like you (probably) and me. As The Independent reports: Several local media reports identified the
The Kalam Cosmological Argument and the Fallacy of Composition
As many of you will know, I have recently written a new book concerning the Kalam Cosmological Argument (Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Countering William Lane Craig’s Kalam Cosmological Argument)
Citizens’ Assembly calls for wide access to abortion in Republic of Ireland
This has come from the British Humanist Association: The Citizens’ Assembly, a public forum of 99 members set up to advise the Irish Government on public ethical issues, has voted 52 to 29
"Harrowing and heartbreaking... I literally could not put this book down"
Thanks so much to Sheila Warner, a contributor to the boards here, for this very kind review for Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis. Please grab yourself a copy of my first fiction book,
Atheist's Truck Vandalised by God-fearing Neighbours
Being open about nonbelief is a really important step in normalising atheism, especially in the US. When atheists get harangued for, well, being atheist, it's pretty annoying. As CBS Minnesota reports:
An Evening of Humanist & Atheist Poetry & Music for your Enjoyment
At the end of last year, myself and a friend (and his son) performed an atheist poetry and music evening for the Dorset Humanists 20th Anniversary celebrations. I've only just realised
Study Suggests There Could Be Twice as Many US Atheists as Polls Claim
No one doubts the growth in the number of nones in the US, that pesky group of nonreligious troublemakers. But a new study suggests that major polls of people's religious worldviews
The Subtle TV Digs at Religion
I recently posted a number of video excerpts from the UK that overtly have a go at religion that we are lucky enough in the UK to have I was watching season 2
Joseph of Arimathea as Fictional
Joseph of Arimathea used to be used by William Lane Craig as a pillar of his truth claims for the Resurrection, itself one of the four cornerstones of his apology. Richard Carrier, amongst
Quote of the Day: Damion Reinhardt on Joseph of Arimathea
Okay, so really the quote of the day is from John Dominic Crossan, but thanks to Damion for posting it. Damion's words are italicised: John Dominic Crossan makes the case that