Tag Archives: Atheism and Faith

‘How I wished I still had my religion’

Posted on August 27, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

In his autobiography, Arthur Miller tells of his marriage to Marilyn Monroe, and how he watched her descend into depression and despair. As they grew apart he feared for her life as her paranoia grew and drug dependence increased. One … Continue reading →

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Somehow God has survived

Posted on June 5, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

Over the past century many influential people have predicted the collapse of mass religious belief, especially among educated people. But it didn’t happen. Somehow, God survived and even flourished. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the former Soviet Union … Continue reading →

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Miracles are not necessarily a contradiction of nature

Posted on May 7, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

One of the oldest conflicts between faith and reason is whether you can believe in miracles and still be considered rational. Miracles are usually seen as contradictions of the laws of nature. But Augustine, one of the great philosophical minds, … Continue reading →

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Atheism’s blind faith

Posted on May 5, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

In nineteen sixty six Time magazine asked: Is God Dead? Many believe that as science progresses, there is less need for a “God” to explain the universe. Yet it turns out that the rumors of God’s death were premature. More … Continue reading →

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One in ten quintillion

Posted on May 5, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

Fifty years ago the astronomer Carl Sagan said there were two criteria necessary for a planet to support life: The right kind of star, and a planet the right distance from that star. But today there are more than two … Continue reading →

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Am I one of God’s blunders, or is he one of mine?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

The atheist philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche used to say: ‘Is man one of God’s blunders, or is God one of man’s blunders?’ But H. G. Wells, who was never particularly religious, having studied the history of the human race and having … Continue reading →

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Gambling my soul

Posted on March 24, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

I heard about a bit of anti-religious graffiti quoting the philosopher Nietsche. It said: ‘God is dead – Nietsche.’ But then someone added another line which said: ‘Neitsche is dead – God.’ Which line had it right do you think? … Continue reading →

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We were created to believe

Posted on March 14, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

A century ago many people believed that human enlightenment would eventually banish religious belief. But it hasn’t happened, and this has caused some researchers, like Bruce Hood, professor of developmental psychology at Bristol University, to think that belief in God … Continue reading →

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How the world’s most notorious atheist changed his mind

Posted on March 14, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

One of the world’s most renowned atheist philosophers, the late Antony Flew, a few years ago launched a blistering attack on the bestselling author of ‘The God Delusion’, Richard Dawkins, calling him a ‘secularist bigot.’ Professor Flew set the agenda … Continue reading →

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How what’s really real really works

Posted on November 23, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Cynthia Bourgeault, director of the Aspen Wisdom School in Colorado, talking about the speculation that surrounds the life of Jesus, said that whoever Jesus may have been, his teaching and existence in and of itself made such an impact on … Continue reading →

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