Religion

On Natural Morality and Religious Amoralism [new Theist vs. Atheist series column]

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The opening of my latest column in the Theist vs. Atheist series debate at EveryJoe: “In my judgment, issues of morality are the most difficult in philosophy. They are intellectually challenging, as everything about the human condition is relevant to them, and they are emotionally gripping, as our highest values are always at stake. “So […]

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Is Religion Necessary for Personal Morality? [new Theist vs. Atheist series column]

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The opening of John C. Wright’s latest column in the Theist vs. Atheist series debate at EveryJoe: “Our story so far: Mr. Hicks and I have agreed to debate eight questions concerning theism and atheism. The topic for this week is whether religion is necessary for personal ethics. “Before turning to that question, a brief

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Evo Morales, Pope Francis, and Friedrich Nietzsche

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This image (click to enlarge) was taken during a state visit between socialist president Evo Morales of Bolivia and leftish pope Francis of the Vatican. The gift is a crucifix affixed to a sickle and hammer. I’m reminded of these words from my Nietzsche and the Nazis (2010), about the philosopher on Christianity and socialism:

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On the Proofs of God’s Existence [new Theist vs. Atheist series column]

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The opening of my latest column in the Theist vs. Atheist series debate at EveryJoe: “As we enter the third round of our debate series, our first major point of disagreement about religion has been identified — about the nature and legitimacy of faith. “My view is that faith is a type of subjectivism — a

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Can the Existence of God be Proven (or At Least Be Made a Reasonable Hypothesis)? [new Theist vs. Atheist series column]

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The opening of John C. Wright’s latest column in the Theist vs. Atheist series debate at EveryJoe: “This column needs must be thrice the normal length, for I must answer two columns by Mr. Hicks, and address the subject matter of this week’s question. “First things first: “There is nothing in the opening salvo of

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St. Augustine on “Righteous Persecution”

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Some quotations and brief glosses on Augustine’s views on the use of persecution and torture in order to save souls. “No salvation outside the church.” (418 CE) “[M]any must first be recalled to their Lord by the stripes of temporal scourging, like evil slaves, and in some degree like good-for-nothing fugitives.” Augustine had defended toleration

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Is Religion Worth Arguing About? [new Theist vs. Atheist series column]

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The opening of my first column in the Theist vs. Atheist series debate at EveryJoe: “My answer is: Absolutely, yes, religion is worth arguing about. “We have all heard that in polite company we should not discuss sex, politics, business, or religion. Those topics are too troublesome, so we should stick to safer topics. “Of course such topics are inappropriate

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