Flaws in Paley’s Teleological Argument
Paley’s teleological argument for the existence of God argues that the universe is designed, but it has a hard time explaining flaws in the design, such as death, suffering, disease, and conflict.
Must We Presuppose God to Account for Existence?
The argument from existence claims that we must presuppose God to account for existence. But can the existence of God really explain existence?
Abiogenesis by Natural Selection
Evolution by natural selection didn’t start with life. Anything that can replicate itself can evolve. Life came about from the evolution of non-living replicators.
Are Atheistic Worldviews Religions?
It is claimed that atheistic worldviews are held on faith, and that this makes them religions. As explained here, this is incorrect.
Sye Ten Bruggencate on the Reasonableness of Belief in God
On May 31, 2014 Sye Ten Bruggencate and Matt Dillahunty debated whether it is reasonable to believe that God exists. Here I analyze in depth Sye Ten Bruggencate’s opening argument.
Bad Ideas vs Bad People
Sam Harris has said, There aren’t a lot of bad people. There are a lot of bad ideas, and bad ideas are worse than bad people, ’cause bad ideas are contagious, bad ideas get good people to do horrible things.
I want to highlight and elaborate on this.
Why some Christians and Muslims should be Anti-Natalists
Anti-natalism is the position that procreation is morally wrong, and I believe that some Christians and Muslims should be anti-natalists. Let me stress the word some here. I specifically have in mind those Christians and Muslims who believe in eternal damnation in Hell.
Review of Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
The Explanatory Failure of Benatar’s Asymmetry – Part 3
The Explanatory Failure of Benatar’s Asymmetry – Part 2