Congrats, blackout. A few months ago you inadvertently (or maybe intentionally) showed me that the foundation of my faith could use some work. Read More »
Christianity

Politics and Christianity, and the Problem with Christianity Today
ALENKA ON RELIGION: Am I Atheist?
A lot of you may remember me mostly for one of two reasons. My ignorant yet passionate rants on religion or my blog on my autistic brother, my complete stranger. Unfortunately, I didn't have the ability to write on anything else so I wrote on those two since they in general attracted a lot of attention. I am glad that by now, I have a lot more to say. A lot has happened since then. Read More »

Are the labors of worms, bacteria and bees indeed less than our own? --Challenging Lockean Psychosis
In a chapter of Two Treatises of Government, “Of Property,” John Locke justifies the human right of property by citing two sources that were credible during the 17th century. Read More »

It Continues... Atheist Student vs. Religious Professor
The ongoing assault continued today...
For starters, here's a quote he showed the class on the big screen: Read More »

So... Are You Jewish or Christian?
My first introduction to Messianic Judaism was several years ago while I was still in high school. One of my mom's Baptist friends gave her a Messianic Bible to pass along to me (after she heard I was dating a Jewish guy). She thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. Turns out, it was just a regular Christian Bible, with a little more Hebrew interpretation and whatnot, aimed at Jews. Read More »

Talib Kweli and his religion
I love Talib Kweli. I don't know if many people here know who is or what he does but he is the real deal.
He is one of the few artists that I truly do admire. Read More »
America and the Crisis of Religion: Part 1
Today I’ve decided to begin a series called “America and the Crisis of Religion” which will be an ongoing discussion of the threat many religious groups pose to the United States and the world. This first entry, however, is dedicated to providing a background on my own religious experiences. Read More »
Why does it matter what people believe?
As is clearly argued on the Conversational Atheist site: http://conversationalatheist.com/why-does-it-matter-what-people-believe/ it matters that people have faith and superstitious thinking.
Unbelievers sometimes argue to let people of faith have their delusions -- they only harm themselves. This is not true: beliefs inform their actions. And not just actions that harm themselves alone. Actions that harm society. Read More »


