Archive - Engaging Atheism

And What of Purpose?

Never ask an atheist scientist about the purpose of his work.

Feb 19 •

Stacy Trasancos

Why Do We Care if God Exists?

Ludwig Feuerbach says we invent God because we are afraid of ourselves.

Feb 6 •

Stacy Trasancos

January 2024

Is Anything Artificial in Naturalism?

Graham Oppy says naturalism wins as the best explanation for nature, but it cannot explain artifacts or nature if nature is the cause of everything.

Jan 28 •

Stacy Trasancos

Heisenberg Saw God?

Heisenberg thought quantum theory is a connection with truth and, as such, a closeness to God. Was he right?

Jan 19 •

Stacy Trasancos

Does Aquinas's First Way Commit a Quantification Fallacy?

Joseph Schmid and Daniel Linford claim the Unmoved First Mover argument commits a quantifier shift fallacy, but their explanation seems erratic.

Jan 14 •

Stacy Trasancos

9,192,631,770 Jiggles

...and another second passes.

Jan 3 •

Stacy Trasancos

December 2023

What Do Atheists Believe?

“To believe” means to commit yourself to a worldview, and it is an enormous question.

Dec 27, 2023 •

Stacy Trasancos

What is Atheism?

May as well start with a basic definition…oh wait!?

Dec 18, 2023 •

Stacy Trasancos

Method of Engagement

1. Present the topic. 2. State the atheist view. 3. State the Catholic view. 4. Analyze and compare. 5. Ask for feedback.

Dec 15, 2023 •

Stacy Trasancos

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