I have been talking about why suffering is a “problem” in the Jewish and Christian traditions, and here I would like to reflect a bit on a point that some commenters have made, that it is a problem if and only if one has a certain conception of God as a being who is all-powerful, […]
Belief Systems
Human Sacrifice, the Talmud, and the Moloch Problem
No one today seriously suggests present-day Jews sacrifice children to Moloch. Moloch (sometimes spelled “Molech”) was an Old Testament god whom the Hebrews worshipped from time to time, and to whom they sacrificed their children. The Babylonian Talmud, however, still permits Jews to sacrifice children to Moloch — under certain conditions. LORD God Accepts Human […]
The Bible Does Not Exist – John Shook
Denying that Jesus really existed is too easy. Not only wasn’t Jesus divine, he wasn’t even real. You have to be quite skeptical that one single human being was behind all those stories about this “Jesus” in the Bible. Going further, I’ve become skeptical about the Bible itself. Who will join me in denying that […]
I Can’t Help What I Believe: The Moral Case Against Religious Exclusivist Doctrines – K.E. Himma – pdf
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Belief Systems (Video) – Walter Sorochan*
Majority of Americans, as of December, 2011, do not believe in their government, are discontent with their elected officials, question the economic system and are confused about their health care system. Gallop: political Polls Americans have a value-belief crisis! And this lack of trust, honesty and belief makes us most vulnerable to economic, health […]