Category Archives: Atheism & Faith Project

“Unanswered” prayer is perhaps the greatest argument for the NON-existence of God.  When religion preaches “ask and you shall receive,” and people routinely and publicly ask their God for things they obviously have not and will not get (relief from … Continue reading →

On Miracles I wrote this brief collection of thoughts “about miracles” after creating a Bible study for lessons on the Feeding of the 5000, a.k.a., the Miracles of the Loaves and Fishes, (John 6:1-15 and in all three other Gospels.) I … Continue reading →

The idea of resurrection is not unique to Christianity. It is found across time, cultures, and all sorts of religions. From a psychological point of view, it probably took root in our ancestors’ psyche as a defense against the meaninglessness … Continue reading →

Easter was on April Fool’s Day in 2018, …an irony that should not be lost on any preacher or Sunday School teacher. In an increasingly secular and atheist-leaning world, the story of a supreme being saving his “son” from the … Continue reading →

The following is part of my series on atheism and faith. Where is God in the world? …and if a person hasn’t yet experienced God, how do you know God exists? This was the question put to me by a family … Continue reading →

The following is part of my series on atheism and faith. The text below is largely based on a quote from, “A Room Called Remember,” an autobiography by Frederick Buechner. I’ve adapted it to clarify how I understand what he … Continue reading →

Boiled down to its core hope, following Jesus is about following him into heaven. That may sound silly to those who don’t believe in him or in an afterlife. But without silly hope, life is tragic-comedy: you’re born, you act like … Continue reading →

The following is part of a series of thoughts on atheism and faith. An atheist relative of mine likes to belittle belief in miracles and God. More annoyingly, he slips his “guffaws” into our conversations from time to time, knowing I am a … Continue reading →

I’m always surprised when an atheist thinks I’m a “creationist” because I’m a Christian. Can’t blame them too much.  Polls say just under half of Americans have creationist views.*  Personally, it’s embarrassing to be lumped in with those spouting ignorant … Continue reading →

Survey Says:  Number of atheists growing!  Number of believers/church-goers shrinking! The Snake gave it to me! In my experience, some people gleefully point out the decline in church affiliation, and smirk at problems in The Church, as confirmation of their … Continue reading →

I believe that sometimes I actually “talk” with God, not just “at” God.* I believe that I have heard his “voice” in my head. –I’ve heard his voice speaking in something like words, and usually quite more than words, in my … Continue reading →