Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam” is a famous section of the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted in 1511. It illustrates the biblical story from the Book of Genesis in which God breathes life into Adam, the first man. But was Michelangelo hinting at a different story? Take a closer look at this painting. First, Adam is very [...]
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The Bloody History of the Fertile Crescent
Prepare to be enlightened. The Bloody History of the Fertile Crescent takes a fresh and unique new look at the bible stories we’ve all heard, but never really fully examined. This is a wonderful book and one of my new favorites! The Bloody History of the Fertile Crescent By Barry Pomeroy Biblical stories have a [...]
Born Believers
How your brain creates God This is an interesting article about how the human brain is hard-wired toward supernatural thinking, which is the foundation for religion. Religion emerges as a natural by-product of the way the human mind works. Religious belief is the “path of least resistance”, while disbelief requires effort. This might explain why [...]
Why believe in a god?
New Washington DC buses ad “Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness’ sake” The American Humanist Association unveiled the provocative holiday ad campaign Tuesday. Edwords, spokesman for the humanist group, said; “we are trying to plant a seed of rational thought and critical thinking and questioning in people’s minds.” Read more: Be [...]
You are not alone.
“We are all atheists about most of the gods that societies have ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.” –Richard Dawkins
Teach your children well
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints polygamist ranch in Texas Are you surprised, or perhaps even outraged by this story? While extreme, this is basically one of many examples of the religious brainwashing that our young are subjected to on a regular basis. Children by nature trust their parents. What children are [...]
