Running Gun Battles
FUCK ME. I got two of ’em now. More to come, no doubt. Nothing ugly, yet. Mutual victims of lastword syndrome? Could be. I suspect it is deeper than that. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Skepticism
Don’t Look Back
The Arrogance of Religious Thought, Part 1: “Man is innately depraved, Life is ALL about suffering, Sin is inevitable, Humans need the threat of eternal fire to behave, Morality is Continue Reading →
“Son of” Creationism is Bullshit: Ken Ham’s Henchmen
When I last dared criticize Creationism in the university newspaper here at Murray State, the MSU NEWS Facebook page zoomed to over a hundred responses. There was quite a heated Continue Reading →
Scientism I: “No Benzene in Hell, PeeWee”
This will be the first of a number of posts on the “Scientism” debate. I almost hate to use that term “debate” as if the “jury is still out” on Continue Reading →
The #? Commandments
“These Fifteen Ten, Ten Commandments“… one of my favorites! Whenever I show this video that makes fun of the OT, specifically Moses and the Ten Commandments, I remind my largely Continue Reading →
Bible Knowledge: Myths ingrained in Culture: Part 1
Francesca Stavrakopolou is Biblical scholar who has been featured in 3 BBC documentaries on current Biblical scholarship. Below is the link to the first one on King David. All three Continue Reading →
I Get Letters (Son of “Why I Write”)
Recently, I’ve received letters and cards from Xians who say they will pray for me. While some applaud my attempts to challenge Xians into thinking and actually reading their Bible, Continue Reading →
Religion Gets a Pass
Forty three professors and employees of MSU took out an MSU News ad recently proclaiming “The Creator of the Universe Came to Earth for You” suggesting students should access the Continue Reading →
KY Freethought and the Decline of Religion
(From left to right: myself, Sarah Henry, Jamila Bey, Reba Boyd Wooden, Hemant Mehta, & Annie Laurie Gaylor) Just got back late last nite from speaking at the 2nd annual Continue Reading →
Unlikely Allies I
Some might find it a bit odd that I’m promoting the book and blog of a devoted Evangelical Christian. Her name is Rachel Held Evans and yes I not only Continue Reading →