Does God Exist? (2002) Opening Statement by Imran Aijaz Prefatory Remarks I would like to thank Richard Carrier for making this internet debate possible, and for agreeing to moderate the exchange between Dr. Bill Cooke and myself. I would also like to thank Dr. Cooke for agreeing to participate with me in addressing the important […]
The Cooke-Aijaz Debate on the Existence of God (2002) The Cooke-Aijaz Debate: Closing Remarks from the Debate Moderator (2003) by Richard Carrier The debate moderator registers his disappointment with both sides, concluding that nothing new or useful came out of this debate.
Practically every Christian denomination has a different, even contradictory description of God. Christians seem nevertheless unfazed by the implications. Somehow Christians are so engaged in affirming the correctness of what they believe that it never occurs to them that their own multiple descriptions of God preclude belief in a singular God who is the one and only God.
An obvious solution to the Iraqi problem needs to be implemented. The solution is safe, tested, viable, and cost-effective. No reasonable person can object to it.
Atheists, agnostics and humanists have longed for their own "Stonewall," the rebellion in New York in 1969 which is said to have begun the gay-rights movement. The Godless Americans March on Washington of November 2, 2002 might prove to be that kind of historical event.
The way that our politically-correct media has treated the Beltway Sniper affair is disturbing because it shows that our journalists have become completely timid and afraid to ask important questions or cover important stories for fear that they might offend some people.
A recent find, an ossuary (or bonebox) may be evidence that Jesus existed. Carrier compares the facts and arguments, pro and con, and offers his expert opinion.
On the walls and signposts of Israeli cities one can see pictures of a great teacher who is heralded as the Messiah, and under those pictures, written in Hebrew, "Long live our Master, Teacher and Rabbi, the King, the Messiah, for ever and evermore." But this teacher, this "Messiah," is not Jesus, of course . . .
The Christian apologist J.P. Holding (a.k.a. Robert Turkel) complains about common misunderstandings of faith in his Internet piece, "Fallacious Faith: Correcting an All-too-Common Misconception." Trouble is, the "true" Biblical definition of faith he espouses is just as irrational as those he derides.
Those Americans who want to establish an official religion should take a hard look at the history of Communism. Far from being an example of a godless society, Communism is a perfect example of the dangers which religion poses to human freedom and humanity's future.
I have always wanted to believe in a God. I have embraced the spiritual advice given to me by priests and friends. I have tried prayer and meditation, and I have studied prophetic teachings--including those from Jesus Christ. Instead of finding answers, I only found more questions.
Once upon a time there was this guy named Bob who was omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. He was the ultimate authority figure, and the most powerful being in the universe. In fact he created it. . . .
We are told that, as adults, we are free agents. We have the right to make our own decisions. Yet when it comes to "end of life" decisions we have no right to decide our fate. Why?
"Here is a little tongue-in-cheek something that makes about as much sense as does most religious teaching about the Apocalypse--but it's a lot funnier." - Daniel G. Jennings
Scientific theories need not be judged by evidence alone. In this piece, I defend Natural Selection and criticise Intelligent Design and Strict Creationism as scientific theories using an alternative to purely evidential claims.
If creationism, which often masquerades as "Intelligent Design" (ID), becomes standard classroom fare, both science and Christianity have much to lose.
Intelligent Design is essentially a Trojan Horse for creationists. By claiming that organisms were simply too complex to have evolved, they can try to make their case for creation "science". Intelligent Design, although it sounds valid, is in fact flawed. This article explains why.
Fiction gets into the hands of people who would otherwise be unreceptive to rational critiques of God and faith. And it gets into more than their hands. In many ways fiction is the more effective route into the human mind because it speaks not just in syllogisms but in the language of experience.
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