To imagine that "God moves in mysterious ways" is to put up a smokescreen of mystery behind which fantasy may survive in spite of all the facts.
The one function that most gods seem to have in common is to give human existence some ultimate purpose - and, while it is not possible to disprove a… - Barbara Smoker
The one function that most gods seem to have in common is to give human existence some ultimate purpose - and, while it is not possible to disprove a…
- Barbara Smoker
As for the accusation of intellectual pride, surely the boot is on the other foot. Atheists don't claim to know anything with certainty -- it's the b… - Barbara Smoker
As for the accusation of intellectual pride, surely the boot is on the other foot. Atheists don't claim to know anything with certainty -- it's the b…
To imagine that God wants prayers and hymns of praise is to make him out to a sort of oriental potentate; while praying for favours is an attempt to … - Barbara Smoker
To imagine that God wants prayers and hymns of praise is to make him out to a sort of oriental potentate; while praying for favours is an attempt to …
As for an eternity in heaven - that would be hell! - Barbara Smoker
As for an eternity in heaven - that would be hell!
To imagine that "God moves in mysterious ways" is to put up a smokescreen of mystery behind which fantasy may survive in spite of all the facts. - Barbara Smoker
To say grace, knowing that people on this globe are starving, indicates a highly selfish acquiescence in the arrogantly supposed favoritism of the al… - Barbara Smoker
To say grace, knowing that people on this globe are starving, indicates a highly selfish acquiescence in the arrogantly supposed favoritism of the al…
Empathising with the younger children on whom the same confidence trick was being imposed, I embarked on a crusade around the neighbourhood, telling … - Barbara Smoker
Empathising with the younger children on whom the same confidence trick was being imposed, I embarked on a crusade around the neighbourhood, telling …
People who believe in a divine creator, trying to live their lives in obedience to his supposed wishes and in expectation of a supposed eternal rewar… - Barbara Smoker
People who believe in a divine creator, trying to live their lives in obedience to his supposed wishes and in expectation of a supposed eternal rewar…
Why am I an atheist? The short answer is that I cannot accept any of the alternatives. I simply don't find them believable. - Barbara Smoker
Why am I an atheist? The short answer is that I cannot accept any of the alternatives. I simply don't find them believable.
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