Life Without a Net
punishment
Hey God: What Did I Ever Do To You??
Do you punish the ones you love every single time they hurt you? It’s not a flippant question. I’ve been thinking about all the people who have done things that hurt me, and I’m struck by the realization that punishment is something I reserve for particularly bad offenses. I don’t go about life doling out … Continue reading
Hell is Immoral
It’s likely that many readers have seen this article before, but I think it’s worth reposting for new readers. In talking with ex-believers, I’ve found that getting over the fear of hell is one of the biggest hurdles to living “Life without a net.” Hopefully, this essay will help put the whole thing in perspective, … Continue reading
The Morality of Hell
For perhaps the hundredth time over the past year or so, I’ve been asked by a new atheist how to get over the fear of hell. As anyone who’s ever been indoctrinated into Christianity understands, the fear of hell is a powerful emotion, and even all the logic in the world is sometimes insufficient to … Continue reading
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