Blogging Through Augustine/Martin’s Anthology “The Myth Of An Afterlife” Part 1
Blog Post 1 on The Myth of an Afterlife (ed Martin and Augustine) This series of blog posts will look at the question of whether or not there is a afterlife by blogging through the Augustine/Martin anthology “The Myth of an Afterlife” Steve Stewart-Williams (Foreword) Stewart-Williams points to the difference between evidence consistent with an afterlife (eg., … Blogging Through Augustine/Martin’s Anthology “The Myth Of An Afterlife” Part 1
The Problem of Easter
If we go back to the earliest statement of Jesus’ resurrection, in the letters of Paul, we find something very problematic. Paul quotes a creed or piece of poetry that says: That Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures. and that he was buried; That he was raised on the third day … The Problem of Easter
Some Good Friday Reflections
One thing I try to argue against is the sin debt/penal substitution interpretation of the cross. When we think of the wooden cross in Mark, we think of the easily enraged crowd, corrupt religious elite, and indifferent to justice Pilate. When these people saw Jesus on the beams of the cross as a criminal, what … Some Good Friday Reflections
Hi, I’m John MacDonald: Welcome To Secular Frontier
My name is John MacDonald, and I am the President of Internet Infidels/Secular Web. I am one of the bloggers who will be posting here at the new Secular Frontier blog. So, some initial thoughts: The God of the Bible is reported to have done such a poor job in creating mankind that not only … Hi, I’m John MacDonald: Welcome To Secular Frontier
Why This Skeptic is Secular Blogging – It’s a (Fairly) Long Story
My religious history that led to yours truly becoming a skeptical intellect doing research and commentary is complex. And rather interesting. Not my father’s side of our (rather dysfunctional) nuclear family. Indiana Hoosier from corn country, a Cold War United Methodist Republican to whom atheism was Godless Bolshevism. Yawn. To his credit when he found … Why This Skeptic is Secular Blogging – It’s a (Fairly) Long Story
Video: The Euthyphro Problem for Divine Command Theory
This video is based on a presentation that I gave to the Philosophy Club at Glendale Community College (in Glendale Arizona).
Off-Topic: Three Proposed Amendments to the U.S. Constitution to Decrease Government Dysfunction
The four years of the Trump administration, but especially the events of January 6, 2021 and the ensuing impeachment by the House and acquittal by the Senate, have caused me to go into problem-solving mode. After giving this a lot of thought, I have concluded that various flaws, oversights, and loopholes created structural flaws which … Off-Topic: Three Proposed Amendments to the U.S. Constitution to Decrease Government Dysfunction
OFF TOPIC: Fallon’s Fallacy
I wrote and published a post recently in which I argued there is a good chance that someone (including possibly Donald Trump) will attempt to shoot, kill, or seriously harm Donald Trump in the next year or two. I also commented that I would NOT mourn such an event but would instead CELEBRATE such an … OFF TOPIC: Fallon’s Fallacy
OFF TOPIC: Farewell Donald Trump (UPDATED 9pm)
The past four years have been a time of division and anger and finger pointing. It is now time to set aside our differences, and to come together in love and harmony and to once again become the UNITED States of America! Excuse me, I just threw up a bit in my mouth. Now that … OFF TOPIC: Farewell Donald Trump (UPDATED 9pm)
THE FBI REQUESTS YOUR HELP
HELP THE FBI HUNT DOWN THE BASKET OF DEPLORABLESThe FBI is hunting down several of Donald Trump’s basket of deplorables who were involved in the INSURRECTION against our democracy. You can help them by reviewing photos published by the FBI to see if you recognize anyone in the photos, and contacting the FBI with information … THE FBI REQUESTS YOUR HELP