When I was an atheist, I was certain that all of life was meaningless and that upon death I would fade into nothingness: no afterlife, no answering for my sins, no worries. I was 20 years old, felt pretty invincible, and looked forward to the long life ahead. However, about a year into this nihilistic … Continue reading Does Belief in God Result From Fear?
The author defends the thesis that belief in god is rational. To make his point, he asks if we can prove (I guess in the mathematical sense) that other minds exist. He claims we can’t do it, yet we accept that other minds exist. We believe all kinds of things we can’t prove. That’s rational … Continue reading A Reply to Pedr on ‘Where the Conflict Really Lies’ Amazon Review
Red Pill Catholicism? I was recently asked by a good friend of mine why I became Catholic. He wondered if I had a “red pill” moment or was gradually convinced. I answered that it was gradual, as I cannot isolate that “one moment” when I decided to become Catholic. Though there are distinctly Catholic doctrines … Continue reading Why I am Not a Protestant
In the process of becoming Catholic, there were a lot of so-called "Christian" beliefs that I had to drop. Some of those beliefs include not calling priests "Father," despite St. Paul referring to himself as a Father to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 4:14-15). Or that at the end of the world, all Christians will be … Continue reading Why Wealth Is Not a Measure of Faith
