Category Archives: Evidence

The Quest for the Ultimate Gap

Posted on March 30, 2009 by vorjack

By Vorjack It appears the Templeton Foundation may have finally discovered the ultimate gap in which to stash God: A leading quantum physicist who believes science alone cannot explain “ultimate reality” has been awarded the world’s largest monetary prize for … Continue reading →

Posted in Evidence, God, Religion, Science | 91 Comments

The Outsider Test for Faith

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Daniel Florien

John Loftus proposes that religious insiders should test their own religious beliefs with the outsider test. He recently presented this argument to the Evangelical Philosophical Society, which is a brave deed. I’m amazed he got out alive. What is the outsider … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, Evidence, Fundamentalism | 165 Comments

Where's the Evidence for God?

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Daniel Florien

by Bill Noorlander As I’ve become a regular reader of Unreasonable Faith, and waded in to the comment threads, I keep asking believers the same question. It’s really a pretty straightforward question, and it goes to the core of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Atheism, Christianity, Evidence, God, Religion | 369 Comments

Finally Tonight, Jesus…

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Daniel Florien

What a silly pattern-recognizing mammal we are. (via)

Posted in Christianity, Evidence, Humor, Oh the Stupidity! | 23 Comments

Why Doesn't Jesus Appear To Us?

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Jesus appeared to other people — so why can’t he appear to me? That’s the question Lee Randolph asks over at Debunking Christianity. And it’s a great question. The Bible says Jesus appeared to his disciples after his death. Even … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, Evidence, God, Jesus, Miracles | 244 Comments

David Attenborough on Evolution and Genesis

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Here is a video of David Attenborough talking about evolution. The video made its rounds a bit while it was sitting in my drafts folder, but I wanted to post it for those who didn’t get a chance to see it already. … Continue reading →

Posted in Evidence, Evolution, Religion, Science | 60 Comments

Girl Exposes Atheism!

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Here’s a girl “exposing” atheism and evolution. She says, for instance, that evolution isn’t true because “it hasn’t been observed.” This would be amusing if it wasn’t so sad. The ironic thing is she says, “We have to look at … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Evidence, Evolution, Fundamentalism | 135 Comments

The Power of Darwin

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Richard Dawkins has an essay in the latest Free Inquiry on “The Power of Darwin.” He says that Darwin’s theory of natural selection is “arguably the most powerful idea ever” because “it assumes little to explain much.” His conclusion: Twenty-first century … Continue reading →

Posted in Creationism / ID, Evidence, Science | 57 Comments

The Bible Argues Against Blind Faith

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Daniel Florien

The Bible has a proverb against blind faith:  ”A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thoughts to his steps.” (Proverbs 14:15, NIV) Don’t be a simple man who believes anything. Don’t simply accept that the Bible was … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, Evidence, Faith, Fundamentalism | 187 Comments

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