In this post, we will examine “Atheism” and propose a definition that enables people to identify as atheists while remaining consistent with the broader landscape of the philosophy of religion.
When racists or sexists make their posts and comments, they often argue that equality is a lie, humans are not equal and therefore we cannot have the same opportunities – in this argument, they are often either deliberately or not the confusing type of equality found in mathematics with the type of equality society should strive for.
The problem with the argument is that theists can easily get out of it. They can simply claim that omnipotence does not mean a being can do EVERYTHING. Omnipotence means that a being can do anything logically possible.
On this site, I often argue that we should think critically—not take whatever pundits, influences, preachers, and…
WHY are you “automatically” good if you do certain things, we might ask – or we might dismiss such a question with a thought of the sort “because stealing is against the law”. Ok, but what about lying? Or cheating, for that matter? Are the answers always so clear? What about if you’re lying, cheating or stealing to prevent or stop a greater injustice?
Contrary to what many people believe, secularism is not the same as atheism. Not only that, but you can be a secular Christian. Read on to see what secularism is and how it is possible to be religious and secular.
No, it’s not a group of people just hanging around at beaches and swimming pools naked. That’s naturism. Naturalism is a bit less fun than that.