To think that the ruler of the universe will run to my assistance and bend the laws of nature for me is the height of arrogance. That implies that everyone else (such as the opposing football team, driver, student, parent) is de-selected, unfavored by God, and that I am special,above it all.
Dan BarkerWe were blood brothers, pals forever. He was my very best friend. Nobody else could see him. I now know he was just pretend.
Dan BarkerInsanity is believing your hallucinations are real. Religion is believing that other peoples' hallucinations are real.
Dan BarkerThe longer I have been an atheist, the more amazed I am that I ever believed Christian notions.
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 Barker