Long-form writing from AtheistWave on atheism, secularism, science and the place of religion in modern life. This is the full collection of in-depth articles, gathered in one place for readers who want the argument set out at length rather than in passing.
If God provides, why do churches ask for money? The contradiction behind the collection plate, the prosperity gospel, and who really pays the bills.
If God Provides, Why Do Churches Ask for Money? Read Post »
The problem of hell: infinite punishment for finite crimes. This article shows why hell is immoral, illogical, and a tool of fear rather than justice.
The Problem of Hell: Why Eternal Punishment Fails Read Post »
Is atheism a religion? No. This article explains why atheism is not a faith, has no doctrine or ritual, and is simply the absence of belief in gods.
Why Atheism Is Not a Religion Read Post »
Are atheists immoral? This article dismantles the myth, shows where morality really comes from, and why ethics never needed divine permission.
Are Atheists Immoral? Read Post »
Pascal Wager promises a safe bet on God. Here is why it fails: a false choice, fear in place of evidence, and beliefs you cannot honestly hold.
Pascal’s Wager: Why Betting on God Fails Read Post »
Have you read the Bible? Why that demand is deflection, not defence: a book is not evidence, and the burden of proof lies with the believer.
Have You Read the Bible? Why That Is Not a Defence Read Post »
Does prayer work? The STEP trial found it heals exactly as well as not praying. On the power of prayer myth and why we credit the void, not surgeons.
The Power of Prayer™: Batteries Not Included Read Post »
A man in shorts, a woman in a full burqa on the same beach. The burqa double standards expose modesty rules as misogyny disguised as faith.
Shorts and Burqas: A Lesson in Double Standards Read Post »
The claim that morality needs God is a myth. Secular morality, grounded in reason and empathy, builds compassionate societies without religion.
The Myth of Moral Collapse Without Religion Read Post »
Can you be good without God? Atheist morality is built on reason, empathy, and evolution, not divine command. A look at secular ethics done well.
The Morality of an Atheist Read Post »
