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Question from Meg: So why don’t you believe in God? I’ve always found that with most real atheists there is an actual reason rather than just a lack of interest. And also, In previous discussions I’ve noticed that there has apparently been other stories of saviours with twelve disciples etc. I have never heard of … Continue reading “The “Special” Saviour”
Question from Casey: In a previous question about the birth of Christianity the answer detailed the many links between the story of Jesus and other ‘myths’. It was then suggested that the story of Jesus was stolen. My question, however is that if so many other ‘myths’ exist that are so similar doesn’t that imply … Continue reading “A Grain of Truth?”
Question from Michael: Hello I was wondering what your thoughts on this conversion story. I am an atheist, and for some reason this one is a headscratcher for me. I on a whim in a effort to appease a family member of mine and to be open minded watched the Its a new day Christian … Continue reading “Tackling Testimony”
Question from Scott: Hi, A bit about myself first. I’ve been an atheist for a short time now, about a year now, to be honest i don’t even really call myself an atheist, as i am not really worried about belonging to a “group” or religion, it’s just Christians ask me If you don’t belong … Continue reading “Undoing Brainwashing”
Question from Malachy: What is your theory to how Christianity started? Was it a lie? was is a legend? Was it a Historical novel? and why. the more details the better. Answer by Andrea: Hi Malachy, Before I did my research, I heard that Christianity started because the times were hard for the people and … Continue reading “NT Historical, Or IsN’T Historical?”
Question from Peg: I am an agnostic and skeptic. I am curious and confused about the Shrould of Turin and wondered if you know anything about it. I have heard that the carbon dating that was done was incorrect in that the piece of cloth cut for the dating came from a re-sewn area from … Continue reading “Piercing the Shroud”
Question from Tyler: I feel like the more i deep into history that christainty seems more as a fake. I wanna know if im the only one that notices it. For example, the poor only believed in Jesus when he was on earth. and it was a dark time. so it sounds like it was … Continue reading “Two-faced Christians?”
Question from Brian (the earlier one): What is the best way to refute the Bible? Answer by SmartLX: Don’t bother to refute the whole thing, and keep your goals in mind. There are those who believe that every word of the Bible is literally true, but there isn’t an equal and opposite faction of people … Continue reading “Taking The Bible By The Horns”
Question from David: What is the general consensus amongst atheists about the experiences of schizophrenics? Perhaps this is a naive question but bear with me. I am referring particularly to the profoundly spiritual aspects of the experiences often had by schizophrenics, particularly in regards the feeling of depersonalisation and spiritual isolation and/or feeling of connection … Continue reading “God and Schizophrenia”
Question from Mr Brown: This isn’t so much an atheist question but a question concerning the validity, or lack there of, of the resurrection. In Matthew 27:65-66 the author tells us how several women who went to Yeshua’s (Jesus) tomb to anoint his body with spices after he was crucified. My first question is how … Continue reading “The women at the tomb, and other conundrums”