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Bart Ehrman - a wishy washy Christian

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Cooper Jan 22, 2013. 25 Replies

If you do not know of Bart Ehrman, he is a popular author of many texts concerning New Testament theology--I even used one in my classes.  However, one of his recent works has me doubting as to his…Continue

Tags: Testament, Did, Exist, New, Jesus

Why sin does not exist--according to what most Christians believe.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gallup's Mirror Jan 19, 2013. 12 Replies

In relation to my previous discussion on ethics, I am interested in others views on "sin."Now, for a Christian that believes Jesus dies to save them from their sins, and believe Paul when he said the…Continue

Tags: Testament, law, Old, sin, Paul

Hypothetical Question - What would society be like if there were no consequences?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Cooper Jan 23, 2013. 155 Replies

What kind of a society (sans a god) do you think we would have if everyone believed they were born bad,couldn't help but to do bad--but that it didn't matter because they would never get thrown in…Continue

Tags: morality, sin, christianity

Isn't this an interesting admission by the christian organization "Fixed Point" ?

Started Feb 7, 2011 0 Replies

They are responsible for broadcasting the John 3:16 Superbowl commercial at the Superbowl on Sunday. At the end of the commercial they tell you to "look up" lookupjohn316.com--which I did. This is…Continue

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Cathy Cooper replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Are "religious" people BAD people?'
"As a pragmatist, I judge (and we all judge) others by their actions and words.  This, however, becomes complicated, as our society (whether one claims to be Christian or not) is heavily influenced by Christian dogma--such as the belief that we,…"
Jun 3, 2013
Cathy Cooper replied to Unseen's discussion 'Interracial Family In Cheerios Ad Brews Controversy'
"What's the big deal?  I am a white woman married to a black man, and in today's world, which in part is due to the ease of international travel--the world is becoming a "melting pot" so to speak--regardless of the…"
Jun 3, 2013
Cathy Cooper commented on Sam Cattell's blog post 'Why I'm Atheist...'
"I'm an atheist because of what I learned at college.  I started out as a theist.  Even though it didn't make sense to me, I still had "faith" going in.  However, after years of in depth study, I came to realize it…"
May 30, 2013
Cathy Cooper replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"This is a double edged sword so to speak.  As a woman, I may have more rights than I would have had 100 years ago, but I with those rights, I also have more responsibilities.  Women today are still responsible for the majority of…"
May 24, 2013
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Cathy Cooper commented on Cathy Cooper's blog post 'How Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken'
"Simply put Brookelynn, every marriage that goes through the Judaic/Christian process, according to the Bible, was joined together by God.  If Yahweh did not approve of multiple wives, why did he permit it?   If divorce was not to be…"
May 18, 2013
Cathy Cooper replied to Dr. Bob's discussion 'An Atheist's Creed'
"As a philosopher, I do not claim to know that the cosmos (as we know it) is all that is or ever was, or ever will be.  Why, there could be multiple cosmos' --multiple dimensions to the universe that we have not and cannot experience--but…"
May 18, 2013
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"I don't know about the kangaroo, or koala or the Tasmanian Devil, The Tasmanian Devil could not have been taken on the ark, he would have ripped Noah's leg off in seconds. - but the Unicorn was alive and well, and just didn't make it…"
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"I'm sorry , I just don't believe in kangaroos."
May 18, 2013
brookelynn rainwater commented on Cathy Cooper's blog post 'How Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken'
"who's to say that a marriage that ends in divorce over adultry was ever joined together by God? and Jesus in His wisdom didnt correct every sin He came across, like when Mary the prostitute washed His feet. it doesnt mean He wasnt approving of…"
May 18, 2013
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"The lovely White Unicorn is in the bible, but not on the ark Dear Noah We could have sworn you said the Ark didn't leave until five. The White Unicorn Family"
May 18, 2013
Magnus Mayus commented on Cathy Cooper's blog post 'How Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken'
"Surely God doesn't mind when two people love each other. That's what he set out in his directives to the world. Hasn't Jesus surrounded himself with just men? But yeah, seeing that the bible also talks that you should hold slaves,…"
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"I really admire Noah the way he was so thoughtful to go all the way to Australia to drop off the Kangaroos after the flood. Where did he find the time to collect them in the first place? They can’t be easy to round up. I can just hear him say…"
May 17, 2013
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How Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken

  Marriage is still viewed as a sacred institution in our society, although it has different meanings for many people.  Christians view it as a "gift from god," or a"spiritual representation" of their relationship with God.   Truth be told however, the institution of marriage came about for economic reasons, and not out of love for a god, or the love for a potential mate.Marriage has been defined differently by different cultures four thousands of years, and not solely in the realm of Christian…See More
May 17, 2013
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Your Religious Status
Atheist
About Me:
I am a philosophy and religion professor, and am in the process of writing three books on Christianity, one of which is complete. It can be found at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/270873

My blog on refuting theist arguments can be found here:
http://aisforatheist5760.blogspot.com/
Age
41-46
Why are you here?
I enjoy listening to and analyzing thoughts of others. I am also here to help dispel the various stereotypes associated with both the religious and the non-religious.
The religion you left
Christian
Why you left your religion.
When I went to college, I went as a theist. Philosophy, and the academic study of religion changed my views.
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How Jesus' Views on Marriage Proves Yahweh's Laws are NOT Absolute OR Jesus is Mistaken

Posted on May 17, 2013 at 10:00am 3 Comments

 



Marriage is still viewed as a sacred institution in our society, although it has different meanings for many people.  Christians view it as a "gift from god," or a"spiritual representation" of their relationship with God.   Truth be told however, the institution of marriage came about for economic reasons, and not out of love for a god, or the love for a potential… Continue

Why Jesus (if he existed) Ain't Coming Back -The Bible Version.

Posted on January 13, 2013 at 12:28pm 0 Comments

Most Christians believe that Jesus will return one day to save them from us godless heathens and "take them up into the clouds"--but if they actually read their bibles they would realize that it ain't gonna happen.  Nope, never.  See the following excerpt from our book which explains why:



"Although Christianity was practiced shortly after the supposed “death” of Jesus Christ, in the Roman Empire it only…

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Why Yahweh is Not Against Abortion

Posted on May 13, 2012 at 10:30am 0 Comments

This is a short excerpt dealing with abortion from Chapter 2 of the book I have almost completed.  The chapter goes into much greater detail to explain why the Christian god is not against abortion at all.  The following is just one of many explanations:

If we consider that according to Christianity, the Christian…
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Why I Hate Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2011 at 5:50pm 12 Comments

For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a time where family and friends gather together to "Thank God" for their "blessings" --which I find bizarre.  Traditionally, Thanksgiving is said to have originated with the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians who are said to have shared an autumn harvest feast in the year 1621, but the roots of Thanksgiving are deeper than that.  Harvest celebrations were common amongst many groups--from the the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who feasted and paid…

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At 6:30pm on February 4, 2011, Gregor Basić said…
Hello, hope I can read your books one day, there should be more books on that subject. Religion still has somewhat untouchable status in the world and that should change.
 
 
 

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