The Ensnaring Lie and the Liberating Truth
At John 8:32, Jesus reportedly says “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” If the truth sets us free, lies...
Disillusionment and Reality
Disillusionment is a common reason why believers lose their faith. But it can occur in any scenario involving an assumption that proves...
Garbage Removal
The less garbage we produce, the less there is to be dumped or burned. Let’s extend that truism to include rhetorical refuse as well as...
Worship or Respect... It's an Either-Or
Some time ago, a believer asked me whether I would worship God if incontrovertible evidence of his existence were presented. I said,...
Throwing Stones
Today, in August 2019, there is ongoing flap over accusations that opera superstar Placido Domingo has, since the 1980s, committed...
The Quest for Certainty
What is certainty? It’s not knowledge; rather, it is the mental-emotional sense of assurance that one’s knowledge is correct. But feeling...
Unapologetic Apologists
I make no secret of my contempt for religious apologists. The reason: Their task is not to explore the implications of faith but to lull...
About Spirituality
I don’t like the term; it reeks of religiosity and superstition. Another problem is that it is defined in too many diverse ways, making...
The Bible and the Second Amendment
To forestall misunderstanding: No, this essay is not about how the Bible does or doesn’t support or oppose gun control. It is about a...
Nietzsche and the Creationists
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) authored what is arguably the most iconic expression of non-belief ever penned: “God is dead.” This...