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One of the more common claims made by believers is that atheism is just another religion. On the surface, it might sound like a clever retort. If atheists criticise religion, then saying atheism is also a religion seems to level the playing field. But this claim does not stand up to scrutiny. Atheism is not […]
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One of the oldest accusations thrown at atheists is that we must be immoral because we do not believe in God. The claim is simple: without divine authority, people have no reason to act ethically. It is a charge as old as religion itself, but also as flawed as the reasoning that supports it. This
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When atheists question the existence of God, one of the most common replies from believers is not a piece of evidence, but a bet. It comes from Blaise Pascal, a 17th-century mathematician and philosopher, who argued that when faced with uncertainty about God, the safest option is to believe. His argument, known as Pascal’s Wager,
Pascal’s Wager: Why Betting on God Fails Read Post »
Category: Ethics & Morality Introduction One of the most persistent and dangerous myths perpetuated by religious institutions is the claim that morality depends on belief in God. Without religion, they argue, society would spiral into chaos, lawlessness, and despair. This fear-based narrative underpins much of the resistance to secularism and atheism. But is it true?
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Is life still meaningful without a divine plan? To many religious believers, the concept of a godless universe is synonymous with despair. If no god created us with intention, if no eternal soul guides our actions, then surely life must be meaningless. But this conclusion, while emotionally potent, is philosophically shallow. Atheism does not erase
Meaning Without a Master: Purpose Without Gods Read Post »
Why rejecting divine command does not mean rejecting right and wrong The moral compass of the atheist has long been under suspicion by religious critics. Without the commandments of a god or the threat of divine punishment, how can an atheist distinguish right from wrong? The assumption lingers: if morality isn’t dictated from above, it
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Exploring the boundaries of meaning, morality, and purpose without belief in God The idea that atheism leads inevitably to nihilism is a misconception as old as the critique of faith itself. To many, the absence of belief in a divine being is synonymous with the absence of purpose, morality, and hope. But this conflation misunderstands
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