Monthly Archives: May 2019

Getting it Wrong

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Michael

Ten years (plus two days) ago to this date, Jerry Coyne attacked Francis Collins, opposing his nomination to head the NIH: I am funded by the NIH, and I’m worried. Not about my own funding (although I’m a heathen cultural … Continue reading →

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God of the Gaps Atheism

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Michael

The militant atheist movement is built on the belief that there is no evidence for God. Of course, such atheists are entitled to their opinions on this matter, but because of their militancy, and the way it serves their agenda, … Continue reading →

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Hey Max Boot, Here’s Why I Would Be Unlikely to Vote for an Unapologetic Atheist

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Michael

Atheist Max Boot wrote an article for the Washington Post complaining that people won’t vote for an atheist for President. Boot offers up the typical, self-serving argument about how atheists are victims: Atheists are looked down upon because of the … Continue reading →

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Atheist vs. Atheist, Round 2

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Michael

Over at the “Friendly Atheist” blog, Mehta has posted a new entry entitled, “Dr. Richard Carrier Has (Again) Sued Several Atheists on Charges of Defamation.” Nothing new with regards to accusations and evidence.  Just Carrier using a different legal strategy … Continue reading →

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Christophobia on the Rise

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Michael

From the BBC: The persecution of Christians in parts of the world is at near “genocide” levels, according to a report ordered by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. The review, led by the Bishop of Truro the Right Reverend Philip Mounstephen, … Continue reading →

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Throw the Heretic in Jail!

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Michael

One of the reasons I reject so much of social justice ideology is because I am turned off by authoritarianism.  More and more social justice activists want to cram their beliefs down my throat, demanind total allegiance to their ideology … Continue reading →

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Atheists have a Religion and Church

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Michael

It’s official.  Atheists have now secured their own religion and church: The IRS Officially Recognizes the Satanic Temple as a Church Of course, this does not mean all atheists are Satanists.  Yet as we proceed further into the post-Christian era, … Continue reading →

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