Tag Archives: Atheism

Be Careful Not To Think For Yourself: ‘Fixing’ One’s Sexual Orientation

Posted on August 3, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Dr. Reverend Albert Mohler, “president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary — the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world,” expressed his views on reparative therapy and the role a true, … Continue reading →

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Dying Philosophy

Posted on June 13, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Perusing the op/ed sections of the LA Times and the NY Times this morning, I stumbled across a very interesting article not aligned with the general character of the often politically charged op/ed articles of the NY Times.  Entitled “Philosophy … Continue reading →

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The Best of Chistopher Hitchens

Posted on April 24, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Today just a brief montage of speeches, conversations, and interviews from one of my favorite popular intellectuals and authors: Christopher Hitchens.  Always sharp, brash, and irreverent, Hitchens lays out his attack on organized religion and supernatural belief in general with … Continue reading →

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Free Pass For Religion?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Should religious views get a free pass from rational critique?

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“Do You Believe in God?”

Posted on April 9, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

In an article in the Huffington Post, Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman sets up an interesting conversation concerning the belief in god and the barriers it constructs between people.  Mitelman argues that the question “Do you believe in God?” is the … Continue reading →

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If You See the Buddha, Kill Him

Posted on March 5, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Religion and faith play an interesting and often dynamic role in modern American society.  While there are still an overwhelmingly large number of people who consider themselves theists, many Christians, there is also a growing distaste for the dogmatism that … Continue reading →

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Rational Thought

Posted on February 27, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Every once in a great while I’ll run into a theist, generally a Christian, where my lack of faith becomes a topic of conversation.  These conversations turn into debates and I’m often disappointed by my lack of ability to argue … Continue reading →

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Christian Tolerance in Alabama

Posted on January 19, 2011 by PstmdrnDionysus

Just when you thought Alabama was one of the most backward states in the union, they elect a new governor that breaks all the stereotypes…well, not so much. Here’s what newly elected governor of Alabama Robert Bentley said in his … Continue reading →

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Atheist Stigma

Posted on September 15, 2010 by PstmdrnDionysus

For a lot of various reasons, people get fired up about religion.  People get even more fired up about those who reject religion.  A well-known study performed at the University of Minnesota discovered that people distrusted atheists more than any … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Really Believe in God

Posted on September 13, 2010 by PstmdrnDionysus

Something I’ve long been mulling over is atheism as a default stance.  More specifically, what is described as “meta-atheism” by Andrew Pessin in his Huffington Post article.  In this article, Pessin talks about the fact that actions speak louder than … Continue reading →

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