Category Archives: belief

The Death of God

Posted on June 9, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

I remember somewhere in the middle of my journey into extinguishing my skepticism and doubt I came across the Phrase, “God is Dead.” It caught me off guard, because it was such a bold statement. Bold that such a person would … Continue reading →

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Scientific Prayer

Posted on May 8, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

Does Prayer Work? That is the Scientific question. There have been many studies over the last 65 years as pertaining to the effectiveness and verifiability of the assured applicability of prayer. The majority of the studies have taken place under … Continue reading →

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The Shame of Non-Evidence

Posted on May 5, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

“The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence.” -Thomas H. Huxley ******** “What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.” -Christopher Hitchens ******** “It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, … Continue reading →

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Frederick Sparks: Why I am an Atheist?

Posted on April 20, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

I am an atheist because I have never seen any real evidence of any gods of any kind. Even as a child it bothered me that god did not act in obvious and public ways as depicted in the Bible. … Continue reading →

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Live everyday like you are Dying

Posted on April 12, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

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Understanding the Atheist Unbelief

Posted on April 5, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

I remember one of the minor stepping stones into me questioning my faith was the understanding of the burden of proof and the scientific method. I did not understand that atheism was the ‘Lack of Belief’ in that it takes the … Continue reading →

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Just another atheist Questionaire

Posted on February 18, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

This will probably be my last questionnaire post, I like doing them, because they are fun, simple, and easy to do. But they don’t serve the true purpose of the blog, which is too examine and evaluate the belief in … Continue reading →

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Defending your Faith-Free Life

Posted on January 21, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

Reblogged from Triangulations: Let’s start with a Bible quote and my coined definition: …Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; — 1 … Continue reading →

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15 Question Atheist Ice Breaker

Posted on January 4, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

I saw this questionnaire on the Bold Questions Blog, and it was also cited on the Everyday Infidel blog. I thought this was a good questionnaire, because it is designed around introducing yourself in a light-hearted fashion. 1. At what point … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to Religous Dogma

Posted on December 31, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

So I remember listening to this song on the radio a while back, I remember thinking how much it captivated how I felt at that moment about leaving God, Religion, and Christianity. That even though it was nice and I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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My Last Prayer

Posted on December 27, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

So it was August of 2011 that I prayed my last real prayer. Yeah I’ve done lil fake prayers at church, and when we bless food with other Christians. But the one in August of 2011 was the last sincere … Continue reading →

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The Cry

Posted on December 19, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

by Michael Pain Here I am, doubting your existence, questioning your omnipotence. To you they plead their case, to all you refuse to show your face, in the eyes of the believers, the congregation, Because I choose to think freely, because … Continue reading →

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The draw of an Evangelistic service.

Posted on November 18, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

So for those who don’t know, I still go to church, that’s actually part of my peace-treaty with my wife to keep some of the peace at home. It’s okay for now. However there are times when it has its moments. … Continue reading →

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Content and Deluded

Posted on November 9, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

For me personally and emotionally my-deconversion process would not have been so emotionally difficult had I not loved being a Christian. However the truth is I never hated my Christian experience or the Christian lifestyle. I actually thoroughly enjoyed it. I enjoyed being a … Continue reading →

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What do I believe?

Posted on October 12, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

So a little over a week ago, I picked up my wife’s phone and I noticed a text message from her brother. The text was him asking her (about me), “So what do he believe in now?” I actually had mixed feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in belief, Common Sense, confusion, freethinker, life, reason, religion | Tagged belief, community, faith, mindset, reason, reasonable belief, reasonable faith, religion, unbelief | 45 Comments

The Good News #Epic Fail

Posted on August 23, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

I first saw this video on Debunking Christianity, and I had to re-post it. This video really show the backwards mercy and justice of God, of the conditions of heaven and hell. (Especially as it applies to the Evangelical Christian.)

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Biblical Inerrancy vs. Biblical Infallibility

Posted on August 4, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

Definitions of infallibility differ widely. In common speech, ‘infallibility‘ can refer to a person (or a group of persons), to an act of teaching by these persons, or to the information being taught. Infallibility is sometimes used to refer to … Continue reading →

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Mission Statement of Unfaith

Posted on July 15, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

So I have already gotten the question of “What exactly do you believe?” and the statement, “I don’t have enough faith to be an atheist.” by one of the elders at my church. So let me clarify what I believe … Continue reading →

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My BitterSweet Weekend -Part 3

Posted on June 24, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

Later on at the Conference there was separate meeting for us Youth Leaders and Youth Pastors. In the leaders’ meeting I met several other youth leaders and pastors from local churches that are part of our same Calvary Chapel denomination. … Continue reading →

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My BitterSweet Weekend -Part 2

Posted on June 23, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

Now one of my fears about the Youth Conference we attended last weekend was that the sermons would be of complete disinterest to me. I thought because of my unbelief I would no longer be interested in anything the preachers … Continue reading →

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