Monthly Archives: May 2009

Christian Belief Through the Lens of Cognitive Science: Part 2

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Valerie Tarico

Why God has a Human Mind  Jesus was a human, fathered by a god and born to a virgin. He died for three days and was resurrected.  His death was a sacrifice, an offering or propitiation.  It brings favor for … Continue reading →

More Galleries | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Christian Belief Through the Lens of Cognitive Science: Part 1

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Valerie Tarico

This gallery contains 1 photo.

Right Belief is the Heart of Christianity. My father died in a climbing accident when he was 59 and I was in my mid twenties.  In one of our last deep conversations before his 1000 meter misstep, he expressed his … Continue reading →

More Galleries | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Be Good for Goodness Sake

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Valerie Tarico

For years atheists, agnostics, and other freethinkers have been saying that you don’t need a god to be good.  Recently, they even tried to say it on the side of an Indiana bus.  More and more, they are finding ways … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings & Rants: Life, Parenting, Relationships | Leave a comment

Bibles in Afghanistan: A Tribute to the Power of Belief

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Valerie Tarico

Evangelism in the halls of the Pentagon. Personalized Bible studies for foreign diplomats. Passion of the Christ advertisers next to plates in the Air Force Academy mess hall. Officers Christian Fellowship buses from military bases to revival meetings. A Southern … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings & Rants: Christianity | Leave a comment

Church-Going and Torture Approval – What’s the Connection?

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Valerie Tarico

The circles I run in include a fair number of recovering fundies—people who were raised on the notion that morality comes from Jesus. In fact, the former Calvinists among us were taught that anyone who is not "washed in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings & Rants: Christianity | Leave a comment