The Fshbwl

Proving God

If you are a believer in God, have you ever been asked to prove that God exists? and if you are not a believer, are you waiting for that one proof that will convince you?

Does Intelligence Kill Faith?

It shouldn't be surprising to anybody that there are more self-proclaimed atheists among the intellectual elite (or at least in academia) than there are in the broader population. However, is their intelligence the reason behind their atheism?

The Burden of Proof

If you happen to visit any of the online discussion forums regarding the topic of religious debate, you will discover that there is one question that an atheist or skeptic will inevitably ask. And in most cases, you will notice that the theist responds to that question as the starting point for a meaningful interchange.

On Neutral Ground

Since I am a Christian, I am therefore not neutral when it comes to the big questions in life, like ‘who are we? where did we come from? Or ‘what is the meaning of life?’

Basic Instincts

What is it that causes to salmon find their way back from the vast expanse of the sea to the single stream from which they had once emerged? What causes them to engage in the relentless fight against the current, battling danger after danger, expending every last ounce of energy they possess ...

Confessions of a Former Atheist: Part I

I used be to an atheist.

I grew up Catholic, was confirmed in the church, but as soon as confirmation classes were done at the end of eighth grade, I looked for the fastest ticket out of the church.