Monthly Archives: January 2009

Why is your religion more valid than another?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Daniel Florien

In “Believers: Make your best case for God,” we had a number of interesting discussions. It had about 650 comments (and still counting)! Thanks to everyone who participated. One question that remained unanswered is why one religion should be believed over another. … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Atheism, Christianity, Evidence, Faith, Islam, Religion | 130 Comments

Religion may have evolved to improve self-control

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A new study has suggested that religion may have evolved because it helps humans have more self-control: Self-control is critical for success in life, and a new study by University of Miami professor of Psychology Michael McCullough finds that religious … Continue reading →

Posted in Morality, Psychology, Religion, Superstition | 47 Comments

Christianity is very rational

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Daniel Florien

And the evidence is in this video: Aoria! Aoria! Aoria! Waalalalalalalal! It’s yes! It’s yes! Back off! Back off! Aoria! Aoria! Aoria! Gotta love those charismatics at “Holy Ghost X-plosion Ministries”!

Posted in Christianity, Fundamentalism, Humor, Oh the Stupidity! | 45 Comments

Monty Python's Youtube Channel

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Daniel Florien

For all you Monty Python fans out there, you might want to know the Pythons have launched their own YouTube channel. You’ve got to love the blurb: For 3 years you YouTubers have been ripping us off, taking tens of thousands … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Videos | 3 Comments

The Begat Song

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Andrew Peterson is a talented Christian musician who put all the “begats” of the Gospel of Matthew to music: Admit it — your holy book just doesn’t compare.

Posted in Christianity, Music | 9 Comments

Weekend Open Mic

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Let’s try something different. This weekend, you’re the blogger. What did you recently find that was interesting on the ‘net? What’s on your mind? Let us know!

Posted in Questions, Random | 27 Comments

Dawkins' New Book

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Richard Dawkins’ new book will be called The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution. That’s exciting — an easy, accessible book presenting all the evidence for evolution needs to be written. Hopefully this will be it, with lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in Creationism / ID, Evolution, Science | 27 Comments

"The Bible Is True" on the Banjo

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Daniel Florien

And a highly intelligent introduction as a bonus: Here are the strikingly profound lyrics: Evolution teaches man came from a monkey, I don’t believe no such a thing anymore than a week of Sundays. Chorus: For the bible’s true oh yes, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Creationism / ID, Evolution, Humor, Music | 45 Comments

A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Daniel Florien

A reader sent in a link to this online book, and it looks interesting: A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom. It looks very comprehensive (at least up to the late 1800′s).

Posted in Christianity, Creationism / ID, Evidence, Links, Science | 5 Comments

Two-sided apologetics

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Daniel Florien

I think we’ve seen this kind of arguing here quite a few times: [ reddit ] (via)

Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, God, Morality | 45 Comments