Apologists and Apologetics Part II: Talking to Those That Talk to God
A loose abbreviated guide on how to deal with (Christian) god’s special warriors “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” Thanks to the late Johnnie Cochran (pictured) for that gem. In his famous defense of OJ Simpson, he used this short rhyme to cast doubt on the guilt of his client, despite substantial presented evidence…
Apologists and Apologetics Part I: Who, What, Why
Who are apologists? What is apologetics? Why do apologists want to argue with me? Contrary to the way it sounds, apologetics does not indicate any sort of remorse (though perhaps it often should). In these posts, for reasons of familiarity and continuity, I have chosen to default to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary definitions. It’s not that I…
What Is Atheism
What is atheism? What does it mean to be atheist? Is atheism a religion? What do atheists believe? What is the difference between an agnostic and an atheist? What is a gnostic atheist? How should I discuss atheism? Let’s start with the most basic question regarding atheism: What is it? I have no trouble admitting…