The Gospels and the 'so-called' gospels
A discussion of Christian beliefs about the divinity of Jesus and why the New Testament did not include other 'gospels'.
Do Angels Really Exist?
In the twenty-first century, can people really still believe in angels and demons?
Carl Sagan: The Skeptic's Sceptic
This extended review provides some excellent responses to arguments that Sagan used and which keep cropping up today.
'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…
Hasn't the New Testament been changed?
Hasn't the New Testament been changed since it has been copied and recopied throughout history? A common misconception is that the…
The Root of all Evil? - The problem with Dawkins' faith
Reviews Richard Dawkins' two part Channel 4 TV programme The Root of All Evil?
What is the document Q supposed to be?
One of the most popular theories in New Testament study is that the Gospel of Mark was written first, and that both Matthew and Luke were…
How to be an Atheist - a review
Are sceptics really as sceptical as they claim? In this book, Mitch Stokes calls on atheists and Christians alike to be more sceptical.
Understanding the New Atheism
A 2-part series on the New Atheism looks at (1) The Straw God and then (2) Attacks on the New Testament.