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Are Atheists Just in Need of a Father Figure?

October 14, 2016 By Bob Seidensticker

A Christian scholar reports that Christians are Christian because they had good father figures and atheists are atheists because they had bad father figures. Let’s explore the failures in this offensive claim. Read more

Book Excerpt: “Women Beyond Belief: Discovering Life Without Religion”

October 12, 2016 By Bob Seidensticker

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My own journey from religion was easy, so I’m fascinated by the stories of people who had a more difficult path. “Women Beyond Belief” looks into the distinctive journeys from Christianity taken by women. Read more

The Atheist Worldview: Is Life Without God Bleak?

October 10, 2016 By Bob Seidensticker

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Many Christian apologists charge atheists with having a bleak worldview (perhaps to divert attention from their worldview not having any evidence). Surprisingly, there’s an atheist who also makes the “bleak” argument. Let’s investigate. Read more

Who Cares What the Bible Says About Gays? Look What It Says About Banks!

October 7, 2016 By Bob Seidensticker

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Do you follow what the Bible says about homosexuality? Be consistent. Given the Bible’s concern about the sin of lending with interest, THAT is where the Christian’s focus should be. Read more

Bible Prophecies: Fulfilled or Fail? (Part 5 of 4)

October 3, 2016 By Bob Seidensticker

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Let’s conclude our critique of 13 prophecies from Hugh Ross of the Reasons to Believe ministry (part 5). Read more

Does the Bible Reveal Objective Truth About Homosexuality?

September 30, 2016 By Bob Seidensticker

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I’m a bit surprised that I wind up agreeing with apologist Greg Koukl on a matter of biblical interpretation. Nevertheless, that doesn’t put his argument against homosexuality in a very good light. Read more