The evolution of belief

I have noted previously that salvation through Jesus Christ is less perfect than a beefsteak: a…

Motivated Reasoning

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.…

Boundaries of free will

I am emphatically non-committal on the question of free will vs. determinism. I think there’s a…

I’m Confused

If you’ve followed some of my OPs and comments, you may have gleaned that I don’t…

Replicability

While we’re diving into notions of “evidence” and “truth,” I’d like to bring into focus a…

We are risen

“But we were born of risen apes, not fallen angels, and the apes were armed killers…

Good and evil aren’t real

Not only is God something we made up, but so are good and evil. That’s right:…

Authoritarianism

I’d like to take on a particular narrative that circulates around these parts: Namely, it’s a…

Which side are you on?

Since dividing the world into “us” and “them” seems to be all the rage these days…

A real bender

Disclaimer: Usually, I try to build peace and understanding among believers and non-believers. Today, I’m just…

Why there is no solution to the trolley problem. And why I’m ok with that.

Having pizza and beer with a friend of mine a few weeks ago, I experienced one…

U.S. Senate Republicans block bill to battle white supremacy

WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked debate on a bill that…