Category Archives: christianity

Bishop Explains Christmas as Myth

In his annual Christmas message the Rt Rev John Davies, Bishop of the Church in Wales diocese of Swansea and Brecon, complained about atheists timing their contrary message so as to “coincide with two of the church’s greatest festivals, Christmas … Continue reading

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Who Needs Saving?

It is disappointing to see a supposedly sophisticated voice of religion still so literalistic.

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Wes Fryer’s journey of faith to Jesus

Wes Fryer has posted a response to a request I made for more insight into why intelligent people adopt specific religious faiths.

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Shadi Hamid in DemocracyArsenal

In democracyarsenal.org, Shadi Hamid makes a Note to Muslims objecting to a the claim by Zaid Shakir that his wish for an Islamic law is shared by “every Muslim who is honest”. Perhaps the wish for a Muslim country governed … Continue reading

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AlterNet: Why I Am a Christian (Sort Of)

Why I Am a Christian (Sort Of) (by Robert Jensen on AlterNet) is a reasonably clear statement of a fairly common hypocricy. How to respond? I also took Jensen’s path at one time – and later, in recognition of the … Continue reading

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