Topic: agnostics
Does God Exist? Debate at The University of Alberta, January 26th, 2009. The debate was sponsored by The University of Alberta Atheists and Agnostics, and Ca… Post Footer automatically generated ... discussAn excellent new book, Cultivating Weeds, by Kelsey Hazzard, is a must-read for anyone interested in the abortion debate, no matter what side you may be on. This novella is set in the ... discuss
A joyous and Merry CHRISTmas to all, from Hyscience. We will not be posting on Christmas day, and the rest of this evening I'll be resting up for midnight mass. Meanwhile, remember CHRIST is the reas ... discuss
After the horrific killings in Newtown, a lot of conversation has centered on the cause of the incident. Most of it has been disappointingly predictable and centered on guns. Many liberals have talked ... discuss
Liturgically, the Christmas season is still five weeks and change away; we’re not even into Advent yet. Alas, we’re governed by the marketing calendar, which begins to push us to buy fo ... discuss
Each year at the Easter Vigil, Catholic parishes across the world welcome thousands of new Catholics into the faith - in the beautiful ceremony marking for each individual the culmination of a journ ... discuss
Contact: Tom Ritter, 570-366-1115, ritterthomas754@gmail.com ORWIGSBURG, Penn., Aug. 29, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Tom Ritter: What I said recently about Atheis ... discuss
Last fall, FRC was privileged to welcome Dr. Byron Johnson of Baylor University to our Washington, DC building for a tremendous lecture based on his book, More God, Less Crime. Now, Dr. Johnson, Baylo ... discuss
Text: Mark 11:1-10 vetica, sans-serif;">Podcast Powered By PodbeanToday is Palm Sunday. It is the day that we remember how Jesus came into Jerusalem. It is the day where Jesus steps into the ... discuss
Speaking of bullying. . .Dawkins calls for mockery of Catholics at 'Reason Rally' Washington D.C., Mar 27, 2012 / 02:14 am (CNA).- At the March 24 "Reason Rally" in Washington, D.C., an estima ... discuss
Tim Tebow knows his future Doctors thought Timothy Richard Tebow, the youngest of five homeshooled children, would be stillborn. While doing missions work in the Philippines, his pregnant mother contr ... discuss
Depending on the source, between 10,000 and 30,000 atheists and agnostics gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., last Saturday in the rain to “unify, energize, and embolden secular p ... discuss
From CNA Richard Dawkins speaks during the National Atheist Organization's 'Reason Rally' March 24, 2012 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Credit: Allison Shelley/Getty Images News/Getty Imag ... discuss
This priest's entertaining rant against President Obama's infamous Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that forces religious institutions to provide funding for sterilizations, chemi ... discuss
End of the World? What Will Happen in 2012? Check Out 2012 Official Countdown! Mayan End Times Prophecy What Will Happen in 2012? Is mankind headed for disaster? Will doomsday arrive as many claim? Is ... discuss
Lori Guthrie likes the freedom of homeschooling, whether it’s signing her two sons up for an animation class at a local museum or setting off for a camping trip on a whim. One son struggled wi ... discuss
In one of the boldest, most audacious moves ever made by a President of the United States, President Barack Obama is on the brink of successfully rendering moot the very first clause of the First Amen ... discuss
From Charles Kadlec at Forbes, the must read of the day!e>Before our very eyes, President Obama is on the verge of establishing the principle that the right to religious freedom comes not from our Cre ... discuss
This is an excerpt from Archbishop Dolan's speech to Pope Benedict and the Cardinals today, in which he outlined seven specific ways we can evangelize in this culture of secularization:Secularization, ... discuss
Thank you Marco, for defending religious freedom!Senator Marco Rubio introduced legislation today to repeal the Obama administration’s mandate requiring healthcare plans to cover abortifacients, con ... discuss
The alternative of moral neutrality should not be an option. You can’t fight something with nothing. Because if we don’t stand for something, we can’t stand against anything.—Da ... discuss
Yesterday I stripped apart a post by comedian Dean Obeidallah on CNN, in which he regurgitates the boilerplate liberal “establishment of religion” red herring under the label “Judeo-Christian Sh ... discuss
Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered an important speech commemorating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible in which he d ... discuss
Tweet This PostTim Tebow makes professional football analysts uncomfortable. He makes other NFL players uncomfortable. He makes football fans and casual observers uncomfortable. Let’s face it ... discuss
There's a question that keeps begging me to ask it, maybe it's silly but I wonder if anyone wants to try to answer it. [1] Atheists and agnostics generally deny the natural law, so before asking the q ... discuss
St. Gerard Majella's feast day is coming up on Sunday and I have been reading about him. I'm not sure what we are supposed to make of miracles, except to God be the glory! Sometimes I hesitate to talk ... discuss
Talk about the liberal's "Borg-Styled" Collectivist Hive mindset! Here's a nice parody: Readers may recall how on several occasions here on Hyscience we have delved into the neuroses, pathology, ... discuss
Pope: “Agnostics are closer to the Kingdom of God than believers whose life of faith is 'routine'” mg width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1926891106758008587 ... discuss
I like to interact with ideas and philosophies very different from mine. Over the years, Penn Jillette, the large half of magic/comedy/satirist duo Penn and Teller has popped up with some provocative ... discuss
The ministry hosting this website (sntjohnny.com) also puts on an online apologetics academy. The fall session is coming up. Dr. Gary Habermas will be guest lecturing on the historical Jesus and t ... discuss
o'mam: 'The Prettiest Sound On Earth At Sunset' is the Muslim call to prayer. o'who?: 'We do not consider ourselves a Christian nation..'9.11 fading? Listen:&n ... discuss
As in really really love Barack Hussein Obama big-time - by 80%! That's the highest among all major religions: (CNSNews.com) -- Eighty percent of Muslim Americans approve of the way Barack Obama is h ... discuss
If you live in the Omaha/Lincoln area, you've no doubt noticed TV commercials promoting the on-air services of First Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln. Knowing that the group is part of the Un ... discuss
If anything, the responses I got to “The Golden Calf of Scientism” on The Impractical Catholic have provided some good blogging material. One reply, in fact, dovetails nicely with a reply Jennife ... discuss
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been promoting Aug. 6 as a day of prayer and has been sued for doing so by a group of atheists and agnostics. The Freedom from Religion Foundation filed a federal lawsuit o ... discuss
There is no doubt that Breivik described himself as Christian on his Facebook page and in his manifesto. I am not trying to deny it. However, looking more closely at his self-description helps flesh o ... discuss
Glenn Beck begins... As mentioned, in the update to my last post, Glenn Beck is now coming on stage. That chalkboard is up on stage, as well. I wanted to do a blog entry, amidst the "Restoring Hon ... discuss
Below is a great video on the continuing story of how Richard Dawkins, probably the most important militant atheist evangelist in the world, refuses to debate Christian philosopher William Lane Craig ... discuss
In a victory for religious freedom, a federal appeals court has lifted the order liberal federal judge and Clinton appointee Fred Biery, who had banned public prayer at a Texas high school graduation ... discuss
(Disclaimer: I am not a theologian. However, I am often asked where I stand on various religious topics, particularly where my faith intersects with my pro-life activism. It is worth noting here tha ... discuss
"It is capable of exact demonstration that if every party in the State has the right of excluding from the public schools whatever he does not believe to be true, then he that believes most must give ... discuss
Why one of the world's most famous atheists now believes in God, and why he has agnostics worried. ... discuss
I reckon this constitutes some sort of copyright violation in someone's view but I claim fair use. I captured an exchange regarding wealth and political power because it demonstrates very succinctly ... discuss
There is nothing so short-sighted and unhelpful as Christian insecurity — and this kind of insecurity recently led to predictable results in Fort Worth, Texas. In early December, the Dallas-Fo ... discuss
by Elizabeth Petrik, April 2004“[S]trange as it may appear I am quite content to live without believing in a bogey who is prepared to torture me forever,” Lewis once wrote to a friend who had expr ... discuss
Amazingly enough our good atheist buddy Newdow in California is imposing his religion on us again."Under God" deemed unconstitutional... again.Now, the reason I find this amusing is because this whole ... discuss
As I had mentioned after this year's March for Life, I'm uncomfortable with how strong the religious message of the pro-life movement is - even though I agree with it 100%. Soon after the March, I con ... discuss
FYI- This is my first religiously themed note (that I can recall), but it may not be the last (who knows?).I have had a variety of discussions with agnostics about religion over the years. Out of my a ... discuss
As I'm sure you are well aware, pro-lifers are the majority at 51% with pro-choicers being the minority at 42%.But do you know which groups call themselves pro-life?There are many fringe groups- Pagan ... discuss
Listen to atheist Dan Barker discuss the Freedom From Religion Foundation's "holiday" display in the state Capitol at Olympia, Washington.He has some extremely harsh words for Christians.strong> We at ... discuss
1) Look at the list and bold those you have read.2) Italicize those you would like to read. (If it were given to you as a gift or if you had the money to buy it.)3) Put the books you LOVE in red or un ... discuss
From where things sit now, I don’t think it will be long now before the online discernment ministries begin to turn on each other. Ingrid Schleuter will shortly declare that Mike Ratliff is a cl ... discuss
Monday of the Third Week of EasterThe Optional Memorial of St. John Baptist De La Salle Today's Mass Readings"Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life,which t ... discuss
Welcome to the famed Weekly Town Crier. What is there to say that hasn’t been said. Others try but only mimic the greatness that is this post. How’s that for a bit of hyperbole? It is what ... discuss
By Hilary WhiteLONDON, March 18, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Another study has found that sincere and active religious belief makes people happy, the Daily Mail reports. Statistical analysis has shown r ... discuss
There is much consternation out there over several issues that have come to the fore, seemingly simultaneously. As I look through these events I continually ask myself - what do we as Catholics believ ... discuss
According to the Center for Inquiry, science is the highest form of knowledge, trumping religion, intuition, and tradition, among other things. However, there are very good reasons to believe tha ... discuss
Last week on The View, Barbara Walters was surprised to receive a Christmas card from President Bush with a Bible verse inside. "Does this also go to agnostics and atheists and Muslims?" Walters wond ... discuss
One presidential hopeful is a preacher, another proudly Mormon, and most openly tout their Christianity. In an arena where faith can make or break a politician, the one in 10 Americans who profess no ... discuss
Has the Boom Gone Bust? Romney supporter Hugh Hewitt has been quite delighted with recent polling data. Huckabee’s solid leads in Iowa and South Carolina have evaporated with both races now st ... discuss
The last time I genuinely had a "debate" with an atheist was in high school. Back then, I had not really learned tact and made some obvious errors in approach and tone... and frankly made somewhat o ... discuss
V/T Berlin Wall Between Church & StateI'm so glad someone else picked up on this. I happened across this part (while picking up my house-I don't watch it) and I was fussing at Barbara...(at the tv)... ... discuss
This certainly sheds some light on the anti-Catholic and anti-religion bias of 'The View'.Barbara Walters likes to receive Christmas greetings from high-profile celebrities and leaders, but apparently ... discuss
…and others who don’t believe in Christianity: According to your belief system (tenets of an organized religion, your own personal philosophy, etc.), how did man come to be? What does you ... discuss
Presidential primary campaigns illustrate politics as manipulation of, as well as pandering to, public opinion, with no necessary connection to political wisdom. Gail Collins, editorial page editor o ... discuss
Romney, Religion, and the Pending Irrelevance of National Reviewove to say more, but typing while in the throes of baking is rarely wise.In last night's column, Ann Coulter called National Review, fou ... discuss
Tear Down the Manger, Mr. City Manager!MENOMINEE, Wisconsin (AP) -- Really the rally cry of the atheist and their radical liberal socialist allies is tear down American culture with is historic Christ ... discuss
for the first time, I heard Mitt Romney speak in person. I must admit, he was impressive. Speaking before a crowd of Reagan Republicans, Romney was in fine form: charismatic, powerful, and in cont ... discuss
As I read this article I came away with a distinct feeling of deja vu? I think it's because ardent abortion advocates react the same way when the term "pro-abortion" is applied to them instead of the ... discuss
Special to LifeSiteNews.com by Laura Freeburn Editor's Note: The following, until now unpublished, interview was conducted with the popular blog personality \"the raving atheist\". The blo ... discuss
NOW, NARAL & evolutionists will suffer from the dual edged sword of abortion. India & China have been killing their daughters for so long, men won’t be able to procreate and pass on the famil ... discuss
There’ve been a few letters to the Editor in the Statesman, I’ve meant to post responses to. So, here goes. On July 1, David Volk wrote: I had no problem a couple of months ago finding s ... discuss
Mega-churches have become a phenomenon in the cultural, spiritual and even political life of America. While much attention has been paid to the growth of these churches in the South and West, there ha ... discuss
This was a very great week for America and for conservative causes, issues and concerns for which this blog advocates. It was a good week for what is right, just and supportive of the Constitution and ... discuss
The US Supreme Court has stood on the side of Free Speech in America, by upholding the decision brought by Wisconsin Right To Life, after they were not allowed to run an ad close to an election. This ... discuss
Justices bar taxpayers suits against "faith-based" initiatives:WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled today that ordinary taxpayers cannot challenge a White House initiative that helps religious chari ... discuss
The following article has been used, with permission, by the blogger of Adoro te Devote:+JMJ+In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin b ... discuss
So many in the West have fallen away from Christianity and continue to do so. The popular churches of the day do not adequately arm Christians to do battle with the seductions of the world, let a ... discuss
Catholic League president Bill Donohue commented today on those who are unhappy with Catholics on the Supreme Court:“On Wednesday, when the U.S. Supreme Court said no to partial-birth abortion, I wr ... discuss
When someone’s about to say something and a more urgent matter demands our attention, what do we tell that person? “Hold that thought!” Can we literally hold a thought in our hands? In the book ... discuss
I wrote about Serrin Foster's article on National Review Online, yesterday. Be sure and click through to the actual op-ed and to the Feminists for Life website. (Especially the "Covetable Stuff"!)The ... discuss
When every ACLU lawyer who appears on TV to announce the latest attempt to remove Christian symbols and traditions from America seems to be Jewish, and when it’s a rabbi in Seattle who threatens ... discuss
Excerpts from a Thanksgiving sermon on what Christians are thankful for. God promises us, in the Bible, no easy life or days without trials, troubles, difficulties and temptations. HE never promise ... discuss
Filed under:Ever wonder about certain quotes by the Founders and if they were taken out of context?Here are three popular quotes that "breathingists" - those humanists that believe our Constitution is ... discuss
Here's something a little different: Richard Dawkins has long trumpeted the rationale of science. Now, at 65, he has finally marshalled a lifetime's arguments against believing in God: If this ... discuss
Here's something a little different: Richard Dawkins has long trumpeted the rationale of science. Now, at 65, he has finally marshalled a lifetime's arguments against believing in God: If this ... discuss
Take home message - Isn't it time to ask ourselves why it is that many Muslims in fact DO ASSIMILATE quite well into Western society and culture, as have Jews, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, atheists, ... discuss
Possibly the Worst Pro-Choice Column I've Ever Read This kid needs a junior high level biology textbook. As a University of Michigan alum, I try to avoid taking too many potshots at MSU, but this i ... discuss
From the Daily Mail... A school has banned Christian pupils from wearing rings that symbolise the teenagers' belief in chastity until marriage. Youngsters have been ordered to remove the 'purity r ... discuss
Movie met with catcalls, jeers at Cannes. Folks, it appears that the DaVinci Code movie is a bomb. According to CNN: At Cannes, one scene during the film, meant to be serious, elicited prolonged ... discuss
My favorite blogger, Ross Douthat has another excellent post that I want to elaborate on. Whose Theocracy?: I know I harp on this, but maybe someone can explain to me the working definition of "t ... discuss
A few posts down, I’d opined about the future of Tony Soprano and also suggested that Rudy Giuliani is the obvious candidate for the WH in ‘08, to which Mr. Murphy took exception in the c ... discuss
Do you consider the Boy Scouts a religion? A judge in San Diego said it was, and now the 9th Circuit (oh joy) gets a shot at it. Arguments in a major Boy Scouts case unfolding in Pasadena, Calif., b ... discuss
Amazingly enough our good atheist buddy Newdow in California is imposing his religion on us again."Under God" deemed unconstitutional... again.Now, the reason I find this amusing is because this whole ... discuss
Dave Hartline gives us another example of the Church on the rise, his encounter with successful, young women turning away from the material and to the holy by joining a rapidly growing order of nuns, ... discuss
A new national poll finds high school seniors take a pro-life position on abortion saying it's morally wrong and supporting legislative proposals that would limit abortions and help women find alter ... discuss
Generally, I have held the University of Kansas in the highest regard, and that is not hollow praise—both my children attended and graduated from KU, and my wife and I have financially supporte ... discuss
In todays blog interview Richard makes it very clear that as far as the UK's Christian Unions are concerned charismatics (especially from newfrontiers) are welcome but those who question the atonement ... discuss
Several readers seem confused about my opposition to the nomination of Harriet Miers, so let clarify. This post is based upon a comment I left in a previous post. It's been suggested by readers tha ... discuss
Came across a column and a post tonight that are, in my view, worthy of your attention. First, I have been watching carefully to see the take on the Miers nomination by my "Hero Professor" and fellow ... discuss
From the American Family Association... A federal court of appeals has ruled in favor of an inmate who claimed that Wisconsin prison officials violated his rights under the Establishment Clause of th ... discuss
MARTHA, MARTHA Penni at martha, martha blogs about her life as a wife, mother, and cafe owner. However, this always is in the context of how to fully live her Catholic faith and really follow Jesus. ... discuss
by Elizabeth Petrik, April 2004 “[S]trange as it may appear I am quite content to live without believing in a bogey who is prepared to torture me forever,” Lewis once wrote to a friend who had ... discuss
From James Joyner at Outside the Beltway: As a devout secularist, religious rationales for political positions don't much appeal to me. It should be clear, though, that one can be both conservative a ... discuss
"Other Christians" were Mr. Bush's next most powerful group of supporters (80 percent), followed by traditionalist Catholics with "traditional or conservative" views (72 percent), traditionalist mai ... discuss
