Author Archives: Ocean

Why Atheists Go to “Church”: Explaining Sunday Assembly

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ocean

By Ann Norman of Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh I used to have a Nigerian friend who chaffed when Americans continually complemented his perfect English; English happens to be the official language of Nigeria. I feel that I’m now in a similar … Continue reading →

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Heal the World – from Child Abuse

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Ocean

At the risk of being denounced for asking the question: Which do you think is worse: sexual abuse or physical abuse? Sexual child abuse is of course inexcusable. But I suspect there are other crimes that can do as much … Continue reading →

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A New Proof for God?

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Ocean

An astronomy club friend, Richard (Dick) Haddad) presents a novel proof for the existence of God in “No Sign in the Sky: Mediations on the Problem of Evil,” a book  that even an atheist can appreciate. It is well written, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Ice Hockey

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Ocean

If, as seems to be the case, we have only one life to live, it makes sense to play ice hockey. Hockey is a way to fit maximum fun into any finite space of time—typically an hour, but sometimes a … Continue reading →

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The Ing-Kay and I

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Ocean

In a half-hearted attempt to evade the censors, I will tell the following all-too-true story in code: In I-land-Tay, there is an Ing-Kay, named Umeepon-Bay. He is worshiped almost like a god. He has arguably been a pretty good Ing-Kay. … Continue reading →

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Atheist Kids Say the Darndest Things

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Ocean

My son, Jeremy was born with a built-in bullshit detector. When he was young, I was still insecure and closeted about my unbelief. I sent my children off to church with my husband in the hopes that religion would give … Continue reading →

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Struggling with Doubt

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Ocean

Atheists may rule the Internet, but Christians still rule the radio. Sometimes when it’s late, and I’m tired of my own thoughts, I find a talk show to keep me company—even if it’s Christian. One Christian virtue is honesty, and … Continue reading →

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If Jesus Came to Us Today

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Ocean

If Jesus Came to Us Today What if Jesus came to us today? How would we recognize him? Presuming for a moment that the Christian story were true, how were the crowds who came to hear Jesus preach supposed to … Continue reading →

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