Can We Be Free Without God?
Since the days of Lucretius in Ancient Rome, the very idea of God has aroused hostility in the hearts of many who deny or question his…
'Mind Viruses and Memes' - thinking errors in a freethinker
My focus in this essay is to illustrate, through a detailed analysis of one particular article, the range of fallacious tactics that are…
Am I Significant in the Universe, or Just an Accident?
Less than two metres tall and only lasting about 70 years — can we matter in a universe that is so big and so old, so dark and so cold?
Jodi Picoult's 'Keeping Faith'
Jodi Picoult is not an author to shy away from controversial topics. Her novels cover issues such as rape, suicide pacts and genetically…
What does it mean, the Bible is inspired?
The inspiration of the Bible is an extremely crucial topic in today's world. Many talk about the Bible being inspired. But when asked to…
Talking about ... Purpose
A review of Al Gore's campaigning film An Inconvenient Truth.
Christianity and Science
A response to the accusation that science is the enemy of Christianity.
The Resurrection of Theism
Back in the mid-1960's Time magazine ran a cover story for which the magazine's cover was completely black, except for three words…
Having Some Faith in the Grey Matter
A review of Ian McEwan's Saturday.