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Tag: Atheism

Valid Sources of Knowledge

Valid Sources of Knowledge

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Brad Bannon
I’ve tried to come up with good justifications for writing this post, knowing that more than a few folks will find it boring, lacking the excitement of another commentary on Lady Gaga, the familiari... Read More
The Best (and Worst?) Ripostes to the New Atheism

The Best (and Worst?) Ripostes to the New Atheism

Posted on November 22, 2010December 6, 2010 by Ben DeVan
Books & Culture: A Christian Review recently extended me the privilege of reviewing replies to the New Atheism, including one co-authored by Intelligent Design guru, Philip Johnson. Although it in... Read More
A theological perspective on (a)theism in formation

A theological perspective on (a)theism in formation

Posted on November 18, 2010November 18, 2010 by Brad Bannon
State of formation… indeed! As long as we are, we are in a state of formation. Among those ancient sages (who remain with us in various states of formation) are Heraclitus and Siddhartha the Buddha,... Read More
The Shifting Language of God

The Shifting Language of God

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Joshua Oxley
“God” is just about everywhere you turn. The word, I mean. Belief in God, trust in God. God-given. Godless. It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot, in plenty of contexts. The most interesting... Read More
To be, or not to be… an atheist

To be, or not to be… an atheist

Posted on November 15, 2010November 15, 2010 by Allana Taylor
Labels are cumbersome. To self-identify as an atheist, or a Jew, or a Hindu, or a Muslim, and so on, requires that you accept ownership of all that is attached to that label. It is wholly irrelevant w... Read More
No Hole in the Heart: Defeating the “Deity Deficit”

No Hole in the Heart: Defeating the “Deity Deficit”

Posted on November 12, 2010November 14, 2010 by James Croft
Frank is bald, with wisps of white hair towards the back of his head, individual hairs sticking up every which way. He sports a small, bristly, white moustache with a hint of grey in the center, his r... Read More
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