Why am I an atheist? The short answer is that I cannot accept any of the alternatives. I simply don't find them believable.
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 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.
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…
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…
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 …
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
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