In Dostoevsky’s famous novel The Brothers Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov famously insisted that without God, everything is permitted. This, of course, is simply untrue. Morality is not dependent on the existence of God, and centuries of nontheistic ethical philosophy, from deontology to utilitarianism, has demonstrated this fact. Indeed, contrary to Ivan Karamazov, it is instead true …
Category Archive: Atheism
Posts skeptical of religion.
Nov 06
“Let It Rock,” A Humanist Pop-Rock Anthem
Having a degree in English is virtually worthless, though I must confess it has provided me with many skills that—though they are unprofitable—are rather amusing. In particular, I am quite fond of the skills I learned in my literary theory courses. After taking these courses, I learned that it is possible to interpret a text …
Oct 28
Atheism and the Scope of Skepticism
Despite the obvious commonalities between the two groups, the atheist movement has always had a rather strained relationship with the more generalized skeptical movement. In part this is the fault of organized atheism, as many atheists endorse mystical crap like acupuncture and other alternative medicines while pretending to be reasonable just because they reject religion. …
Sep 23
Faith Insurance
GuideOneInsurance is a special kind of niche-market insurance company. While some insurance companies cover acts of God; GuideOneInsurance covers godly acts. It offers “churchgoers” a special FaithGuard insurance plan that covers the following features: Anyone involved in an automobile accident while driving to or from church services doesn’t have to pay their deductible. [This concession makes …
Sep 21
Liberal, Missouri—City of Atheists
Most atheists daydream about living in a democratic atheistic society. What a joy it would be to not be blessed when we sneeze, or to not be jolted from sleep at 7 AM on Sunday morning by Jehova’s Witnesses! However, if I were attempting to create a city for atheists, I would follow some very …
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