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Atheist Night with the Mr. Paul Aints: Fun for nonbelievers deserves to spread
The St. Paul Saints have proven that a day dedicated to something reflective of secularism can be fun, respectful, relevant, and even philanthropic.
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The burden of proof
Makers of supernatural claims have an inescapable burden of proof.
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Objections to Plantinga's Modal Ontological Argument (1:09:27)
A video response to InspiringPhilosphy and AntiCitizenX regarding Alving Plantinga’s Modal Ontological Argument for God’s Existence. Basically, I enumerate numerous objections thought I have or have found with the argument and present a case against it, as well as explain some of the important concepts involved with the argument.
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Anecdotal Evidence - What Value Does It Have?
Anecdotal evidence is everywhere these days. How reliable is it? Should you follow the advice in the garden? Why do we believe anecdotal evidence?
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Evolution and Heaven
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal by Zach Weiner
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Who Would Die for a Lie? (Another Weak Christian Argument) (2 of 2)
The “Who would die for a lie?” apologetic lies in tatters at our feet. The claim that almost all of the apostles died as martyrs is too weakly attested in history to support much of anything. Not only can no historical consensus emerge from the blizzard of contradicting claims about how they died, we have scant evidence—even if the apostles were executed or murdered—that these were martyrdoms.
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The Three Laws of Imaginary Gods
It’s the Three Laws of Imaginary Gods. I’ll put the laws below the fold, but what’s interesting about them is that all gods obey them. You can believe that one or more of these gods might be real, and you can imagine all sorts of perfectly logical reasons why they might want to obey the Three Laws voluntarily, but the fact remains that you will never see any of these gods disobey any of these laws. And that’s interesting, don’t you think?
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Should We Distrust Atheists?
Philosophical arguments aside, one might wonder about the everyday reality. Are atheists any less trustworthy than believers? Could it even be the reverse — that atheists tend to engage in more ethical behavior than believers? These are, by and large, empirical questions, and they're questions that some scientists have been rigorously tackling.
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The best argument against Christianity…is the story of Christianity.
This is a YouTube video from Theoretical Bullshit We think it’s one of the best compilations of the things we find ridiculous, horrible, and utterly unbelievable about Christianity. We hope you find it to be a great source to use when explaining why you are an atheist too.
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Meet Robert Ingersoll, America's most famous forgotten atheist
Robert Ingersoll was a Victorian-era rock star who packed theaters with people who traveled hundred of miles to hear his lectures against religion. Though largely forgotten, the man known as ``The Great Agnostic'' is enjoying a bit of a revival.
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I Asked Atheists How They Find Meaning In A Purposeless Universe
If there's no afterlife or reason for the universe, how do you make your life matter? Warning: the last answer may break your heart.
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Does Jesus deserve partial credit?
I would argue that most of Jesus’ ethical teachings are entangled in his false apocalyptic paradigm and are disastrous if taken seriously (see: a previous post). Obviously not everyone agrees (even in the secular world) and I’d like to see if there are any good arguments to be made to reasonably salvage some good Jesus. As far as my ongoing “Judging Jesus” project goes, one might call this a matter of, “seeking disconfirming evidence.”
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2 Hour Compilation of Arguments by Sam Harris on Religion
This epic two-hour compilation contains the best anti-religious arguments made by Sam Harris, taken from various debates, lectures, and interviews.
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Steven Pinker and Rebecca Goldstein - Reason, Fiction and Faith
Philosophical novelist Rebecca Goldstein and cognitive theorist Steven Pinker in conversation on literature, science and religion.
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No Hemant, these aren't 5 Ways to be a Better Atheist
I really like Hemant Mehta, better known as the Friendly Atheist. He's not really into philosophy, but he's got a good enough head on his shoulders to be able to avoid the general mistakes of superficial internet atheism, and at the same time call out the bullshit of religious apologists.
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What do people think God is actually like?
But mortals suppose that gods are born, wear their own clothes and have a voice and body. Ethiopians say that their gods are snub-nosed and black; Thracians that theirs are are blue-eyed and red-haired.
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Planning Ahead Can Make a Difference in the End
Commentator Aaron Freeman gives advice for planning your funeral.
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The Atheists Are Coming Out of a Closet Near You
If the folks behind a movement called Openly Secular have their way, more and more American atheists will be coming out of their religion-free closets to declare their unbelief to friends, family and coworkers.
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What Is Religion?
This is Mr. Ingersoll's last public address, delivered before the American Free Religious association, Boston, June 2, 1899.
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An Encouraging Word to Atheists in Conservative Areas
I spend a lot of time traveling around the U.S., giving talks to atheist groups. I’ve spent a lot of time talking with the people in these groups — especially with the organizers. And I’ve noticed some patterns. With the caveat that these are just my own personal observations and not any kind of careful scientific study, and with the caveat that there are many exceptions to these patterns, I’ve noticed the following.
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