Tag: religion
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Does arguing with priests make sense?
I have an opportunity to have talks with one Roman Catholic priest and then two Evangelical ones. Does arguing with them really make sense? I cannot persuade them to stop believing in God, and since I am a rationally inclined person, there is a very slim chance they can persuade me (but it is still…
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Nationalize churches? One agency promoting atheism
First, they asked us to respect religion. Then, they demanded tax exemptions. Eventually, they bought real estate, ran schools, and influenced governments. All along, they played victims. Meanwhile, they grew rich, powerful, and untouchable. So nationalize them. For too long, churches have escaped scrutiny. They present themselves as moral institutions while hoarding obscene wealth. The…
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No allegories. Religion is meant literally
Religions are not poems. They are not parables, they are declarations. They do not ask to be interpreted—they demand to be obeyed. That is what people forget. Or worse, what they intentionally overlook. Because religion is meant literally. Today, many religious leaders tell us not to worry. They claim it is all symbolic. That there…
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The bloody and brutal history of church building
This evolutionary adaptation—or by-product—led us to build churches. But it also brought blood. I have found this just because a random church visit that made me really sick. I should have never read evolutionary psychology and biology. Why? Because they reveal ugly truth about Homo sapiens nature. All of the evolutionary strategies to boost people’s…
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Immigration: Not just a change of address
Migration often begins with hope. A better life. More security. Greater opportunity. But beneath these practical dreams hides a deeper shift—one that is cultural, moral, and psychological. When non-Western people migrate to the West, they are not only entering new borders. They are entering a new system of values. Immigration involves significant obstacles. What once…
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Heaven in various cultures
Every culture tells a story about what comes next. Some call it paradise. Others see it as a return, a liberation, or a cycle without end. The names change. The symbols differ. But the idea remains. There must be something beyond suffering – a place we call heaven. This idea of heaven reveals much more…
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We really should not care about the Pope
As an atheist, I have been about to puke when reading, for example, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Daily Mail, BBC, TMZ and, then, tons of Czech press when the old Pope died and a new one was elected. According to surveys, more than 70% of Czechs identify as non-religious, atheist, or agnostic. Churches remain largely…
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Religious extremism in the Digital Age and freedom of speech
The internet has transformed religious extremism, allowing radical ideologies to spread faster and reach broader audiences than ever before. While religious extremism has existed for centuries, digital platforms now provide extremists with tools for recruitment, propaganda, and mobilization. The challenge today is not just countering these narratives but doing so without infringing on fundamental rights…
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Why you will never see heaven? Ultimate guide
I always hear songs about going to heaven and Americans strictly adhere to this nonsense. This article provides you with tons of information that is somewhat crucial in the dichotomy of why you will never see heaven. For further reading, read the book “Arguments for atheism” (Jan Bryxí, 2023). Primitive bronze age superstition The idea…
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There is no life after death: the ultimate guide
They say disprove there is life after death. Well, things are supposed to be proven, not disproven. The life after death is ingrained in nearly every culture. However, as scientific progress went further, the notion suddenly became increasingly obsolete. Not only do current science and analytic philosophy give you precious advice, but they also create…