"I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow... Scripture tells us that there is evil in the world, and that terrible...Read More
First it’s the sound of my breath entering my nose, a slight whistle created by my stuffed-up nostrils. Then it’s the cars rumbling outside, the vibrations passing through the window and catching ...Read More
This week British comedian Ricky Gervais asked a number of famous friends, including Conan O’Brien, to publicize “A Holiday Message from Ricky Gervais: Why I’m an Atheist.” Written as a post f...Read More
Most might see a wide chasm separating evangelicals and atheists. But moderate Christians and non-theists have bigger fish to fry, argues Daniel Radosh in the book "Rapture Ready." And he's right....Read More
Finally, all secrets would be revealed. Mulder and Scully would be vindicated, and the Truth that was once "Out There" would burst into the public domain. Courtesy of NASA, today we were to receive of...Read More
This post is a continuation of a (formational) dialogue on atheism, theology, and valid sources of knowledge. More than this, though, it is an open, public discourse between an atheist and a theologia...Read More
I know how to celebrate Christmas. The tree, the carols, the mulled wine, the mistletoe: all this makes sense to me. Although I am not a Christian, I know the Christmas story and its significance in t...Read More
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
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