Category archives: Discussion

Here are six arguments supporting the assertion that while the Judeo-Christian God may exist, there is no proof that God is active, that He intercedes in human life. Rather, it is argued that He does nothing other than observe. 1. The Problem of Evil One of the central arguments in…

Christianity, like many religions, has drawn from earlier traditions, incorporating and adapting beliefs, rituals, and myths. Below is a 12-point comparison showing how Christianity is influenced by pre-existing religious traditions. 1. Creation Stories Christianity: Genesis describes God creating the world in six days. Earlier Religions: Babylonian Enuma Elish tells of…

Evidence? Most tellingly, there is no substantial evidence for any of these claims. Yes, people get better from disease after prayer, but many don’t. If God DID play, well, God, and waved the magic wand occasionally, he seems to do it very randomly, so randomly in fact that if it…

We learn from The Bible that after Mary’s involuntary impregnation by God, Joseph considers his options. We ask, Did God let Joseph unnecessarily doubt his wife’s integrity? The Immaculate Conception Luke 1:26–38 tells the story of ‘The Annunciation’, where the angel Gabriel visits Mary to inform her that she will…