Monthly Archives: May 2011

On Freedom of Religion

What exactly is Freedom of Religion? It seems to mean something different to different people, but what would be a correct definition? To examine this, we should probably begin with the concept of Freedom. Freedom, I think we can all … Continue reading

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Doubt or Non-Belief?

I am often perplexed by the assumptions I come up against in conversations with evangelical atheists (those who seem to feel compelled to preach atheism and win converts to it). Among the assumptions is the opinion that if a belief … Continue reading

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The (Counter) Attack on Christianity

It seems that a week does not go by in which someone does not claim that Christianity is under attack.  Clearly, the blogosphere is alive with petty slams of any or all religion from a variety of individuals, but the … Continue reading

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Common Sense

On Language, Reason, and Honesty Ben Franklin is often quoted as having said “common sense is indeed uncommon.”  This statement strikes us as true in our experience, but in fact, it is only true if we allow that what we … Continue reading

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