Some theists, observing that all 'effects' need a cause, assert that God is a cause but not an effect. But no one has ever observed an uncaused cause and simply inventing one merely assumes what the argument wishes to prove.
Dan BarkerMost Christians are afraid that people will think for themselves; most atheists are afraid that they won’t.
Dan BarkerOne of the primary questions in a state-church arrangement is, 'which controls which?' . . . In Norway, for example, the liberal labor government has regularly angered Church officials by making controversial ministerial appointments against the wishes of the clergy. . . . These and other actions have strained the church-state relationship almost to the breaking point. As a result, some of the bishops have advocated disestablishment.
Dan BarkerHow happy can you be when you think every action and thought is being monitored by a judgmental ghost ?
Dan Barker