Here are two (politically motivated but opposing) Christian arguments about if atheism is a religion or not. The first argues that atheism is not a religion because it is not theistic. The purpose of this argument is to deny atheists any protection under the First Amendment. It is not uncommon for philosophers and social commentators […]
Why governments and religions want/need us on their team
We the (little) people are the focus of government’s and religion’s attention because we are the source of their power. We are the believers, the tithers, the voters, the tax payers, the craftsmen and the consumers, the soldiers & police men, the priests & the politicians. The elites in power depend on us to carry […]
More powerful and potentially more destructive than a hydrogen bomb
China, North Korea, Russia, Israel, Thailand, and Afghanistan. What all these governments have in common is that they don’t represent the will of their people. Like religions, these types of governments only can only survive by controlling the flow of information thought control through force and coercion. They can do this because they are organized […]
A Christian abortion argument demonstrating gradualism
This article titled “The Real Question in the Abortion Debate” May 19, 2022, Updated December 12, 2023, by Wes Granberg-Michaelson which appeared in Christian Reformed Church The Network offers an excellent Christian based argument that supports gradualism. It’s a logical argument from a long time Christian. He acknowledges the pro life argument that life begins […]
Links: Fetal personhood
This is a selection of links about fetal personhood Related posts: Links: Abortion and religious freedom There is no consensus about when personhood begins A Christian abortion argument demonstrating gradualism In vitro fertilization (IVF) demonstrates gradualism
In vitro fertilization (IVF) demonstrates gradualism
The recent ruling in Alabama that fertilized eggs used in the in vitro fertilization process are persons has revealed a critical flaw in the pro-life argument that life (personhood) absolutely begins at conception. Now they are going to have to explain why personhood doesn’t begin at conception, rather it begins at inception. IVF perfectly demonstrates […]
Unborn children are innocent…
This is a common pro-life argument and is effective and emotional because it suggests that a fetus has done nothing wrong to lose it’s right to life. But fails to state it’s central assumption: But if a fetus doesn’t already have the absolute right to life, as gradualism suggests, then it’s innocence isn’t even a […]
Links: Abortion and religious freedom
This is a collection of links about abortion and religious freedom as mentioned in the First Amendment and Establishment clause of The US Constitution. Related posts: Laws Supporting Religious Freedom In America Religious freedom is a sin Anti Abortion Laws Violate Religious Freedom For Jews Abortion Is A Religious Freedom Issue
Probability and the value of a fetus
We intuitively use probability to place value on things. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Proverb We are all familiar with this proverb. It speaks about probability and value. Probability also applies in the instance of an unborn child. There are numerous studies that show their probability of surviving from […]
Anti Abortion Laws Violate Religious Freedom For Jews
Anti abortion laws founded on the belief that life begins at conception are at odds with Jewish beliefs and violate their religious freedom. Related posts: Laws Supporting Religious Freedom In America Abortion Is A Religious Freedom Issue Isn’t Religious Freedom A Sin? Why Are Christians Putting So Much Effort Into Their Anti-gay Activities?
Critique of “Arguing From Equality: The Personhood of Human Embryos”
The article titled Arguing From Equality: The Personhood of Human Embryos found on the EqualRightsInstitute.com website is an an emotional argument that depends on a play on words to work. It misconstrues the generally acepted meaning of equality and equal rights as they are used in the context of rights with the literal meaning of […]
Religious freedom is a sin
Religious freedom a sin against the first commandment. Anyone who does not believe in the Christian God is either an atheist or believes in a false god. Both of which are prohibited by the first commandment. Anything against God’s word is a sin. Therefore atheism and worshiping false gods are sins against the first commandment. […]
History’s most prolific child abusers
History’s most prolific child abusers are Christians. There is no other group that comes anywhere close to what the Christians are doing. So when we hear conservative Christians calling out the LGBT community as child groomers – we know they are speaking from their extensive collective and potentially personal, first hand experience. But the question […]
The Nature Of The Gods
There is no definitive definition of what a god is. But I will discuss some of the basic features of the gods. It has been estimated that there have been over 4000 religions throughout history. And each one has one or more gods. But most if not all of these gods have these three things […]
Some Excellent Insights Into Human Nature
I have often suggested that it’s useful to study religions (their scholars) because they cover spirituality better than we secular thinkers do. A great case in point is this article titled “Why Is Shirk the Greatest Sin of All?” located here: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-is-shirk-the-greatest-sin-of-all. “Humanity’s enduring fascination with the same set of existential questions—life after death, the […]
Why Christians Are Wrong About Abortion
Most of the world’s population is non-Christian and supports abortion in many/most cases. But a vocal segment of Christians are trying and succeeding in imposing their religious values about abortion on the rest of us by any means possible. They have gained disporportionate political power by organizing and lobbying. But their views do not represent […]
Why Western Thinking Is So Toxic
Western thinking is toxic to closed societies because it empowers the individual person to think, question authority, and make choices. But closed societies can only survive through conformity which is historically sustained through force and coercion. China, North Korea, and Iran are typical examples of closed societies based on governments. Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are […]
Why I Don’t Believe In God
I rarely bother explaining why I don’t believe in a god anymore because one’s religion is typically a function of their birth environment rather than reason or choice. But I did come across this article that offers a nice argument in support of atheism. It’s titled “Why I don’t believe in God” and you can […]
Why The Ten Commandments Are Offensive To Non Christians
Many Christians like to tell us how the Ten Commandments represent the core of their faith. About how they stand against adultery, lying, theft, and murder as the foundation of western society. And they advocate for posting them in the schools and public places to remind the the rest of us (non Christians) about their […]
The Two Chief Sources Of Antisemitism
Antisemitism means prejudice against or hatred of Jews. And the two chief historical sources (causes) of antisemitism are 1) the Koran and 2) the Bible. Because they are sinner against their respective gods, there is precious little tolerance found in Christianity or Islam for the Jews. In the long run, what are a few antisemitic […]