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Tagged: religion

Creationism as a mental illness?

Creationism as a mental illness?

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  445 Comments  •  2 years ago

Here is a somewhat old, but still relevant article published in  Psychology Today  briefly explaining why creationism is actually a mental illness. Creationism as a mental illness: In Cockney...
Joe Biden Spits on Christianity in His Latest Insane Social Commentary - RedState

Joe Biden Spits on Christianity in His Latest Insane Social Commentary - RedState

Via:   •  NEWSMucks  •  22 Comments  •  2 years ago

Doctrine of God - NORMAN GEISLER

Doctrine of God - NORMAN GEISLER

Via:   •  Christian State of Mind  •  15 Comments  •  3 years ago

Definition: Impassable  ĭm-păs′ə-bəl adjective Impossible to pass, cross, or overcome. Image credit:  Watch Ameca robot | The world's most realistic humanoid robot in its FIRST public demo...
Correlation between religiosity and scientific illiteracy or hostility

Correlation between religiosity and scientific illiteracy or hostility

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  438 Comments  •  4 years ago

Back in 2017, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson gave a presentation in South Carolina where he addressed the issue of scientific illiteracy. The summary of his presentation is below: Americans overall...
The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 9: Sodom and Gomorrah

The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 9: Sodom and Gomorrah

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  48 Comments  •  4 years ago

Hi everyone, it has been a long time since I last posted an article in my fallacy of biblical stories series. So, I thought now might be a good time to do so. If you reviewed the previous...
The Growing Threat of Christian Nationalism in the U.S. | Time

The Growing Threat of Christian Nationalism in the U.S. | Time

Via:   •  SiNNERs and ButtHeads  •  10 Comments  •  4 years ago

well? what are you waiting for? come and get some, thumper scum.
Biden omits the word 'God' from national prayer declaration

Biden omits the word 'God' from national prayer declaration

Via:   •  Americana  •  1 Comments  •  4 years ago

Blasphemous Rumors?

Blasphemous Rumors?

Via:   •  Christian State of Mind  •  50 Comments  •  4 years ago

How does this song speak to you? How is this song blasphemous? Can a 'creature' call its (supposed) Creator sick?  I don’t know what it is I believe in, but I know that I feel a sense of some...
Pastor John MacArthur Warns Biden to ‘Be Careful When You Put Your Hand  on the Word of God’

Pastor John MacArthur Warns Biden to ‘Be Careful When You Put Your Hand on the Word of God’

Via:   •  We the People  •  72 Comments  •  4 years ago

This pastor is so right on about so many issues both biblically and on issues of politics and current events.  He stands for Biblical teachings as they are and expresses the current sexual and...
The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 8: God, the biggest fallacy of them all?

The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 8: God, the biggest fallacy of them all?

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  120 Comments  •  5 years ago

Up until now, the fallacy of biblical stories series has focus on specific biblical stories. For Part 8, I will examine the one thing that connects them all: God. After all, God is the central...
 ‘Worship Protests’ Are Bringing Revival To America’s Troubled Cities

‘Worship Protests’ Are Bringing Revival To America’s Troubled Cities

Via:   •  We the People  •  62 Comments  •  5 years ago

The seed author is exactly right.  Things are happening in America to Christians and the church that until recently no one thought possible.  The political left is trampling upon separation of...
'It instilled such problems': ex-member of Amy Coney Barrett's faith group speaks out

'It instilled such problems': ex-member of Amy Coney Barrett's faith group speaks out

Via:   •  The Beacon  •  8 Comments  •  5 years ago

Women who are married, like Barrett,count their husbands as their "heads".
Judge Amy Coney Barrett for her intellect instead of Catholic faith | TheHill

Judge Amy Coney Barrett for her intellect instead of Catholic faith | TheHill

Via:   •  We the People  •  2 Comments  •  5 years ago

The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 7: The Virgin Birth

The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 7: The Virgin Birth

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  197 Comments  •  5 years ago

Up until now, I've have been focusing on the biblical stories of the Old Testament. For part 7 of the series, I will look at what is one of the most famous and celebrated stories of the New...
The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 6: The Day the Sun Stood Still

The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 6: The Day the Sun Stood Still

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  53 Comments  •  5 years ago

Welcome to Part 6 of the fallacy of biblical stories series. This one will focus on a supposed celestial event described in the bible. Namely, the time God caused the sun to stop moving for...
The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 5: The Tower of Babel

The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 5: The Tower of Babel

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  63 Comments  •  5 years ago

Welcome to Part 5 of the biblical fallacy series. Today we are looking at the ancient skyscraper wannabe, the Tower of Babel. It's an ancient construction project that is supposed to explain the...
The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 4: Jonah and the Whale

The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 4: Jonah and the Whale

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  86 Comments  •  5 years ago

For Part 4 of the series, I will be examining the story of Jonah and the Whale (or is it a "big fish?"). On the surface, this story seems like it came directly from a children's fairy tale book....
The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 3: The 10 Plagues of Egypt

The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 3: The 10 Plagues of Egypt

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  409 Comments  •  5 years ago

For Part 3 in my series on the fallacies of biblical stories, A few individuals have suggested I explore the veracity of the 10 plagues of Egypt, as it seems quite fitting since we are all...
The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 2: Adam & Eve

The Fallacy of Biblical Stories, Part 2: Adam & Eve

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  77 Comments  •  5 years ago

Welcome to Part 2 of my series exploring the veracity of some biblical stories. If you missed Part 1: The Great Flood & Noah's Ark , feel free to check it out and comment, thanks. The focus...
The Problem with Religion

The Problem with Religion

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  455 Comments  •  5 years ago

The late, great George Carlin probably said it best: " Religion has convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky. Who watches everything you do every minute of every day....
Before I Go, there are a few things I want you to know! I am Not GAY, I just look that way!

Before I Go, there are a few things I want you to know! I am Not GAY, I just look that way!

By:   •  Mike Hunt's Taco Stand  •  37 Comments  •  5 years ago

WARNING: Friends, Fellow Nitwits, and bored, Cross Dressing Liberals, if you have shabby taste in literature you SHOULD read this shabby, CLASSLESS, first draft piece of DRIBBLE, written...
Catholic Schools Supreme Court Case: Let Them Serve

Catholic Schools Supreme Court Case: Let Them Serve

Via:   •  We the People  •  2 Comments  •  5 years ago

COVID19 UP-DATE! Be Advised: This ain't NO DATING site. In hindsight, maybe it should be! (SATIRE)

COVID19 UP-DATE! Be Advised: This ain't NO DATING site. In hindsight, maybe it should be! (SATIRE)

By:   •  SiNNERs and ButtHeads  •  63 Comments  •  5 years ago

WARNING:   Political Pornography slung around "Cheer." If you are offended by words, but, not deeds, you might want to seize your " tiny-hiny", by your tinny-tiny, Lilly-white...
Do God/s exist? Probably not.

Do God/s exist? Probably not.

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  385 Comments  •  5 years ago

God/s is a concept which has permeated human cultures and societies throughout history. The belief and worship of god/s can be traced back thousands of years and it's not unreasonable to assume...
The Book of Exodus Overview - Part 1 of 2

The Book of Exodus Overview - Part 1 of 2

Via:   •  Christian State of Mind  •  210 Comments  •  6 years ago

Filled with memorable miracles, Chapters 1-18 in the Book of Exodus hold much more purpose than simple entertainment. They contain historical accounts with...
Read Scripture: TaNaK / Old Testament

Read Scripture: TaNaK / Old Testament

Via:   •  Christian State of Mind  •  5 Comments  •  6 years ago

The Hebrew canon, or Old Testament, refers to the collection of Hebrew (and some Aramaic) books that were recognized as Scripture in ancient Israel. The traditional order we're talking about...
The Real Message of Creationism

The Real Message of Creationism

Via:   •  We the People  •  1 Comments  •  7 years ago

The following article written by the late Charles Krauthammer appeared in the November 22, 1999 edition of Time Magazine. When the Kansas Board of Education voted recently to eliminate evolution...
The El Salvador pastors saving MS-13 gang members: 'The only way out is through Jesus’

The El Salvador pastors saving MS-13 gang members: 'The only way out is through Jesus’

Via:   •  Doubting Thomas' Lazaretto  •  21 Comments  •  7 years ago

MS-13 gang members: 'The only way out is through Jesus’ Oh, yeah. Oh yeah. Oh yeah.
Humanist Manifesto I

Humanist Manifesto I

Via:   •  Doubting Thomas' Lazaretto  •  28 Comments  •  7 years ago

FIRST: Religious humanists regard the universe as self-existing and not created. SECOND: Humanism believes that man is a part of nature and that he has emerged as a result of a continuous...

America was NOT founded on christian principles

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  8 Comments  •  7 years ago

NOTE: I've posted this article a while back and I thought it might be nice to revisit. Enjoy. I've have on occasion been engaged in articles and with individuals who proclaim that America was...
Why There Is No God: Quick Responses to 10 Common Theist Arguments [for the existence of god]

Why There Is No God: Quick Responses to 10 Common Theist Arguments [for the existence of god]

Via:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  70 Comments  •  7 years ago

I have been in many conversations where the debate turns into a discussion about whether God exists or not. Often times, theists will cite some "proof" for a God, which often turns out to be a...
Closet Atheists

Closet Atheists

By:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  312 Comments  •  7 years ago

The USA is one of the most religious nations on the planet.   Statistically 78% of USA citizens claim to be religious (~70% of USA citizens are Christian).   Yet, anecdotally, it is easy to...
The More We Evolve, The Less We Need God

The More We Evolve, The Less We Need God

Via:   •  Religious and not News Chat  •  408 Comments  •  7 years ago

CLICK HERE FOR THE DEBATE IQ 2 offers well moderated thoughtful debates.   This debate has a number of interesting points.  But be warned that the opposing side led by Deepak Chopra will...