I’m long overdue to call attention to this excellent and delightfully snarky observation, via commenter Russ on John Loftus’s Debunking Christianity blog (now moved back here): I have an idea! Since gods aren’t real let’s debate how the Christian gods are “universally reliable.” Shall we? After all, when a notion isn’t real, how does a [...]
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Debating theology obscures the point
Posted by NFQ on January 20, 2012
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2012/01/debating-theology-obscures-the-point/
Proof of Jesus’ resurrection?
I’m always prattling on about how, if presented with actual evidence and logical arguments, I would change my mind and convert to whatever religious belief system provided that compelling evidence. That’s why I feel like I ought to examine carefully the supposed compelling evidence put forward by theists, at least from time to time. Yesterday, [...]
Posted by NFQ on January 19, 2012
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2012/01/proof-of-jesus-resurrection/
Breaking down Biblical prophecies
Keith Harrison (who you may have seen in the comments around here, and who blogs at Coming of Age) has been making headway lately on a great series of blog posts: The theme is biblical prophecies. One of the recurring arguments I hear from believers is that the Bible must be true because of the [...]
Posted by NFQ on January 9, 2012
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2012/01/breaking-down-biblical-prophecies/
Friday Link Roundup #40
Oxford researchers investigate likely innate human tendencies to believe in gods and the supernatural. Prompted by Israeli President Shimon Peres’ suggestion for an 11th commandment (bumping up the next 603, I suppose), Alex Tabbarok asked his readers for their suggestions. How could it be this easy to improve on the work of a perfect god? [...]
Posted by NFQ on July 22, 2011
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2011/07/friday-link-roundup-40/
Friday Link Roundup #35
If you’re looking for a better lesson in how to be an evangelist than the ACT training courses could provide, maybe you should check out Ebonmuse’s recent essay, The Apologist’s Handbook. It’s very educational. Stanley Fish praises Kagan’s dissent in Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn. This is really creepy. I’m not sure what [...]
Posted by NFQ on April 15, 2011
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2011/04/friday-link-roundup-35/
Learning to be an evangelist
I recently availed myself of an amazing educational opportunity. While surfing the ‘net somewhat aimlessly the other day (I think I was looking at other search results for some of the terms that lead people to this blog) I eventually came to the website of a Christian ministry called ACT. Here’s how they describe themselves. [...]
Posted by NFQ on April 11, 2011
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2011/04/learning-to-be-an-evangelist/
Speaking of questioning the Bible
I’ve been saving up some really great “Question of the Week” emails for y’all, thanks to Christian ministry GotQuestions.org. By “great,” of course, I mean “laughably horrible.” You know how it goes. At any rate, this is a website that often ranks high in search results if you are looking for answers about various theological [...]
Posted by NFQ on March 16, 2011
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2011/03/speaking-of-questioning-the-bible/
I don’t know where to begin
I found this list on the site of CARM, the “Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry.” Apparently, it is not intended to be humorous. Do the gods and goddesses of Wicca actually exist? If they actually exist, how do you know they exist? If your tradition contradicts the tradition of another Wiccan, can they both be [...]
Posted by NFQ on January 31, 2011
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2011/01/i-dont-know-where-to-begin/
Friday Link Roundup #24
Speaking of what words really mean and how they should be used, here’s a fun comic about eggcorns. Hearing for the zillionth time about someone with “undying faith in God” and no interest in evidence or reason despite suffering through tragedy after tragedy does not give me hope. Lately I’ve been amusing myself with Christian [...]
Posted by NFQ on November 19, 2010
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2010/11/friday-link-roundup-24/
More good advice from Greg Koukl
This is just getting surreal. A few weeks back I linked to a video made by Christian apologist Greg Koukl, in which (in the process of arguing against the Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation) he accidentally made some pointed arguments against Christianity and religion in general. Now, Koukl has a new video up, and I’m honestly [...]
Posted by NFQ on September 21, 2010
http://www.noforbiddenquestions.com/2010/09/more-good-advice-from-greg-koukl/
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