In this essay David Falls traces how theological ideas evolve under the pressure of doubt. From teleological and cosmological reasoning to modern redefinitions of faith, skepticism acts not as an enemy, but as an engine of change, continually refining what “God” means. Paradoxically, unbelief keeps the concept alive by forcing it to adapt to reason, evidence, and the expanding reach of science.
In this essay David Falls critically examines the moral teachings attributed to Jesus and explores the tension between inherited reverence and reasoned critique. The article challenges both believers and secular thinkers to reconsider the ethical foundations of these teachings in the context of modern secular ethics.
In this essay David Falls examines belief in God through the lens of rational inquiry, arguing that the concept of God fails to meet the standards of clarity, evidence, and logical coherence demanded by reason. Drawing on Bertrand Russell's teapot analogy and a cascade of moral, metaphysical, and epistemological critiques, the piece exposes how theological claims rest on unfalsifiable premises and speculative abstractions. The argument addresses common defenses such as postmortem justice and divine immanence, showing how they defer accountability or collapse into vagueness. Ultimately, the essay contends that faith without form or testability cannot withstand intellectual scrutiny—and that traditional theism dissolves under the weight of reasoned examination.
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