Cross Examined - An energetic but civil critique of Christianity from an atheist viewpoint

What Is a “Real Man,” According to the Bible?

November 20, 2018 By Bob Seidensticker

A conservative Christian site has a list of biblical rules for a modern man of God. But why stop there? Let’s look to the Bible to find a more interesting list. Read more

20 Arguments Against Same-Sex Marriage, Rebutted (Part 2)

November 16, 2018 By Bob Seidensticker

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Same-sex marriage is in place in America, but an anti-gay stance still pays the bills for many conservatives. Let’s critique their arguments. Read more

Science and Christianity: A Dangerous Mixture

November 14, 2018 By Bob Seidensticker

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Modern apologists like to use science-y arguments. But science is dynamite. They need to proceed cautiously, and here’s a theologian from an earlier time with a better approach. Read more

20 Arguments Against Same-Sex Marriage, Rebutted

November 10, 2018 By Bob Seidensticker

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Same-sex marriage is in place in America, but anti-gay arguments remain a siren song to many conservatives. Let’s critique their arguments. Read more

Revisiting Hitchens’ Challenge and the Value of Hope

November 8, 2018 By Bob Seidensticker

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Atheist Christopher Hitchens made a famous moral challenge to Christians. Let’s consider a second Christian response. Read more

Could You Help with My Next Book?

November 7, 2018 By Bob Seidensticker

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I need to find a literary agent for my next book. Can you help? Read more

Revisiting Hitchens’ Challenge

November 6, 2018 By Bob Seidensticker

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Atheist Christopher Hitchens made a famous moral challenge to Christians. Let’s consider two Christian responses. Read more

10 Commandments (for Atheists)

November 2, 2018 By Bob Seidensticker

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There’s a new list of ten commandments. These are aimed at anyone, not just Christians. Let’s take a look and run down some Christian retorts. Read more