A religion is by definition a faith based construct, for which belief  is required, not reason. [emphasis added]… I suppose Religion could be arational – that might fit.
I agree that human beings often act as irr…

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Ok, that’s a fair question. The word “forced” is too strong. In the article, the employee was offended by the email. I mean “forced” in a similar way. The issue is corporate culture, and indeed, the broader culture. You asked where I work. I have worked in higher education for over 35 years as staff and recently as faculty, and…[Read more]

I’ve watched some of Discovery, but didn’t like it as much. I also watch a few episodes of a new series, Star Trek Academy.  Finally, I’ve watched several Strange New Worlds and it feels a little like TOS but upgraded to modern cinematic technology.  Even so, the real science of space travel and many other things in the S…[Read more]

“Well, I don’t believe in learning other languages. I believe God gave men different tongues and divided them at The Tower of Babel and that’s how it’s meant to be.”

How very sad!  The woman’s faith system that said that statement… that thinks humanity should be divided this way has completely missed (a) the point of Babel a…[Read more]

I may be your token believer, but you have to admit, Star Trek, Tony Stark, and a lot of other “science myths” are fun aspects of telling some powerful  – very human – stories! I know, I know – the worldview of many of these fictional universes generally support you all as “unbelievers” but human…[Read more]

The article you linked on the topic, “Federal workers are having to endure Christian indoctrination in the workplace.” is interesting. As a theist, I strongly oppose the overall ideas, seeming values, and many of the practices of the current MAGA movement and the current US executive and…[Read more]

Reg, I had to read the article about Christian privilege sent in your December 26 Sunday School a…[Read more]

I deleted the second post for you. Welcome back!

Greetings – it’s been a while and I am, if you recall, one of the few Theist that enjoy the AtheistZone.  I love Star Trek.  I have always considered the transporter as creating a perfect duplicate – in the sci-fi world, of co…[Read more]

I don’t know Perkins personally, but I’m no supporter.  As I said in another post, it’s really bad when “evangelical types” syncretistically blend nationalism with theology.

You also talked about Catholics meeting in their church buildings and holding “Mass”, denying the reality of the COVID-19 Coronavirus.  M…[Read more]

Let’s keep my assumption of no god going and in addition, get rid of religion, too. Imagine then, not John Lennon’s dream, but to imagine with regard to real human beings, that somehow our world became completely devoid of all…[Read more]

Assuming no god then, why not categorize such human practices, along with our currently embraced systems that support such practices (specifically the man made religious systems that…[Read more]

You said, “…my main thing is debating with theists of all or any Faiths.”  Interesting.  Hey, I’m game.  Is there a thread you want to start here on the AtheistZone.com, or do you want to do this via email one-on-one?  Either way, I’m game.  I’m confident I would learn something and who k…[Read more]

@davis, I too despise the “poison of religion”, and some of what you meant by that phrase I would agree with wholeheartedly but obviously not all. Also, I really don’t care if a bicycle…[Read more]

…when you say “faith”, do you include Hinduism or Wiccan in our public square and if so, what would be the point of it all?

Excellent question @robert.  I did not include those other faith systems.  In the context of this thread and the context of my response, specifically referring to Robert Jeffress – a mega-church Baptist Pastor  who supporte…[Read more]

I was surprised how many of my fellow musicians/friends revealed their ignorance because of the pandemic coupled with the Floyd murder. I can’t even talk with them about any of this, they loose their minds

I also can’t easily have conversations with some of my black friends and definitely some of my white evangelical friends r…[Read more]

I study the faith deeply and strive to be honest in my…[Read more]

Reg, your “too long to read” post was fascinating.  It wasn’t what I was asking,  and as you might anticipate,  ther…[Read more]

Put the Confederate statues in museums!

It’s your friendly theist… who happens to also be the descendant of American Slaves/i.e. African American.  First of all, I laughed out loud when I read “Slavery is the country’s original sin.” and the comment, “Amazing how deep rooted biblical nonsense is rooted even amongst atheists. Just ye…[Read more]

I have a question: given that the following statement is a generalization, does it have any merit in the context of the article it came from? (Of course you have to read the article – link below)

Americans are deeply religious people—and atheists are no exception.
Western Europeans a…[Read more]

You must, however, be prepared. If they are irrational believers (like you mom kinda sounds) you must stay calm. Find ADULT words, avoid sarcasm, tell them you still love them and plan to be a respectful and…[Read more]