Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Contradictory Tone of Jesus vs. Paul

Posted on January 31, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

The Scriptural Difficulties of an Inerrant & Infallible Bible Please forgive the creepy back ground music.  This is a video I found on YouTube.  The thing I found the most interesting about the video, is that it recognizes the truth and … Continue reading →

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The Tiresomeness of Going to Church as an Atheist

Posted on January 25, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

I asked Limey from the Confessions of a Y.E.C. Blog to do a contribution post on the topic of dealing with emotional tiresomeness of going to church as an atheist.  I asked him because I can already feel the emotional … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Case for Christ By Lee Strobel

Posted on January 22, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

There are pretty much two books, that have been recommended to me over and over.  That’s Mere Christianity By C.S. Lewis and this book The Case for Christ By Lee Strobel.  I just ordered Mere Christianity so that book review … Continue reading →

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Defending your Faith-Free Life

Posted on January 21, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

Originally posted on 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; —…

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Being in a Mixed marriage Christian-Atheist, the issues that come up, and overcoming the issues of dogma

Posted on January 17, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

One of the common struggles of a newly de-converted believer is his/her relationship with their believing spouse.  So I asked Limey from the Confessions of a Y.E.C. Blog to give a little of his background, experiences, and advise for one … Continue reading →

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In Anticipation of the last day I Blog

Posted on January 16, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

The last day I blog I do think about the last day I ever blog again the BitterSweet End. And I know that this would be a very bittersweet day, because even though I really enjoy the outlet of having … Continue reading →

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My De-Conversion in One Sentence

Posted on January 14, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

“A book that changed me? The Bible. It turned me into an Atheist.” -Andy Hamilton *I have since updated my ABOUT page to include my de-conversion. Feel free to check on my new About page. To get the full de-conversion, … Continue reading →

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An infinite God and his limitations

Posted on January 10, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

How could an infinite God take on limitations?  Could God still be infinite if he is limited? Well before we tackle this question, let’s define the topic as according to some traditional apologetics.  “The infinite nature of God simply means … Continue reading →

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Facing Death

Posted on January 9, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

In the Face of Death Jimmy Valvano gives a moving farewell speech at the ESPY Awards of ESPN.  Stricken with Cancer, he needed help just getting up the stairs.  He delivers an emotional sonnet on how precious life is and how precious … 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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