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Question from Niki: Hi, it’s me again, with my ORIGIN OF MATTER IN EMPTY SPACE question. Or not so empty, even before the big-bang. I tried again googling the question with some other words, like what caused the big-bang, why then and not sooner or later, and how did the matter in whatever is called … Continue reading “Nothing, Something, Everything”
Question from Robert: What would be your reasoning as to how the evolution of venomous snakes could have happened? Obviously, the first snakes did not start off with venom glands in their heads. That means that they were getting along just fine without any venom to kill their prey for hundreds of thousands or millions … Continue reading “How The Snake Got Its Venom”
Question from Chris: I was raised Christian until I found a Jewish website that explained how the New Testament contradicts the Old. I now describe myself as agnostic, but I’m still afraid that there may be a hell. This is stopping me from living my life and while I doubt that I’ll become a Christian … Continue reading “Left Christianity, but Hell followed you out?”
Question from Tushar: Just yesterday I watched “Religulous” by Bill Maher who is a noted atheist. I wanted to ask him some 2 questions but it seems it’s near to impossible to reach him so asking it here supposing it’s an atheist forum. I have these two questions which if you would please read patiently … Continue reading “On The Beginning And The End Of Life”
Question from Jenna: I am an atheist too and I’m 11 so will atheism ever be the dominant religion? I hope so and #youdontchoosetobegay. Answer by SmartLX: Atheism isn’t a religion, first off, though there’s been some debate about that. It’s simply a position on the likelihood of gods. Different atheists take that position and … Continue reading “Will we ever “win”?”
Question from Anthony: Suppose that the human race somehow received a direct revelation from God. There are many ways in which this might happen, but let’s go with the method that Carl Sagan used in his novel Contact, which was later made into a movie starring Jodie Foster. (This aspect of the novel never made … Continue reading “A Message Baked Into Pi?”
Question from Janiece: I read the previous question from the Australian guy regarding the Illuminati. My issue is this… Several people who I respect and believe say Hollywood is run by Satanist paedophiles and homosexuals. They talk of and point out things that seem to validate much of this. Things that were done to or … Continue reading “Satan Does Hollywood”
Question from Brian: Although I am an atheist, I believe that religion serves a very important purpose in our capitalist society. Most of us live, almost like slaves, being controlled by our employers. It gives meaning to those who otherwise cannot find meaning in their lives. For example the idea that a camel to go … Continue reading “Atheism: Endgame”
Question from Abishek: Does anyone know the truth about this “Khabouris Codex”? Some Christians on the internet use it as proof that the New Testament is divine. I am confused, please help me in this. Thank you. Answer by SmartLX: This was a new one on me. The Khabouris or Khaboris Codex is a manuscript … Continue reading “The Khabouris Codex: cool name, but proof of God?”
Question from Caleb: In an atheistic worldview why are there laws of logic, uniformity of nature, and absolute morality? Answer by SmartLX: If you search the site for the above terms you’ll find quite a few relevant pieces already written, and some very long discussions in the comments. These subjects crop up often because many … Continue reading “Some Things Never Change”