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In the gospel of John, there’s a famous story that Christian teachers love to reference. Shortly after Jesus’ crucifixion, some of the disciples are gathered together in a room. As should be expected, these individuals were afraid; their leader had just been put to death, and many of them feared they would be next. So, … Continue reading Oh me of little faith…
When younger people like myself go through a sudden change in their life—specifically in regard to their beliefs or their sense of identity, they very often go through a period of acting out. I don’t claim to understand why this is all the time. I’m sure very often it’s an attention-seeking tactic to try and … Continue reading Rediscovering your Identity
Recently, while taking a walk, I ran into a woman who introduced herself as Patience. She was from Africa and had seemingly come to America as a missionary. Generally, in these situations, I would make some excuse for not having time to stop, as I’m typically not one to try and experience those classic atheist … Continue reading Patience
“What about you? Do you want one?” I turned to face the voice that had caught me off guard. I’d just finished my last class for the morning and was planning on getting lunch before heading to work, so my mind had been elsewhere. “Uh, sure,” I replied, unsure what I was accepting. “It’s a … Continue reading On Religious Privilege
Recently three separate hosts of podcasts I follow (Eli Bosnik, Thomas Smith, & Tom Curry) started a show titled ‘Dear Old Dads’. Essentially it’s a podcast where the three of them discuss their own fathers and their struggles/experiences of raising their own kids. At first, I started listening as an entertaining escape from the serious … Continue reading Dear Old Dads & the Need for Secular Parenting Resources
We all have individual beliefs. Even I, although I like to promote rationalism and reason, still have beliefs that can’t be verified 100%. I assume that my senses and the senses of everyone around me are trustworthy. I still recognize optical illusions and the ways your mind can fill in the gaps to create false … Continue reading Values not Beliefs
I had questioned for several years before I finally came to the place where I would willingly refer to myself as an atheist. Growing up, I was raised in a conservative Christian home, so the first thing that came to my mind about my identity was my faith. Shortly before I got married in 2018, … Continue reading Sh*t, I’m an atheist…
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