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Atheists are like cats. I don't know how I would answer the best argument for god but I diasgree with Hitch's answer. The rest of the chapter is spent trying to make god of teh gaps a problem with atheism and our insecurities or insistent the way our planet is is finely tuned for us. It's not and beside describing some unusual facts, Metaxas does not do much

Yes, scientists were skeptical of the Big Bang. The vast majority are not anymore. Why is this the argument? Also starting strong with the idea that science and faith cannot be embodied in a person. Plenty of people within various religions also accept science.

I hope you're able to justify the claims.

Not sure about the not very detailed account of relatively and the big bang. Oddly phrased

'Your loyalty is no longer to your family and neighbours but to those who identify as you do.' Um...family and neighbors are included. Is that part of the issue? Many more to the left are concerned about society as a whole which includes family.

What a Gish Gallop. Most people that have any politics in their head have various issues with Holloywood. You need to bring more to your complaints than there's too many women, a lesbian kiss in the background (how many straight kisses are in kids movies?), or complaining James Bond is too emotional. There are more emotions than lust and anger. Give them something of substance that sells and they'll make a movie.

Acknowledging that this is before Andrew was arrested, he's the only one you're disappointed with? Most of what I know about the current royals is that a good chunk of them are a bunch of nonces or cover for them. Comparing the royal family to a sports team does not absolve you of not holding them to account. I do not think royalty has served many countries well in my lifetime.

Exaggerated ages seem to be a common theme in ancient texts. Why take the Bible claims seriously? Also, longevity is not a priority. It's not really selected for. We just need to survive long enough to reproduce. That makes sense within the confines of evolution. Not sure why that is a problem for it according to this essay.

Not for the first time, but one of the more clear chapters where I think that Jaimy and Jacky are mismacthed. I thought it useful in previous installments, like for Jacky's movivation in #2, but he is sheltered in a way that will make differences compound

Don't get gay married. From my reading, the Bible position is more along the lines of one man and however many women he can afford. Also, HIV isn't some devine punishment. Safe sex practices can prevent it. As for your think of the children argument, the ones that tend to have bad outcomes are due to peers, not their gay parents. How about less judgement and more help and understanding?

Most are not trying to ban fossil fuels outright but plenty that plead for the economy like you have made it more difficult to switch. Calling out some hypocracy. I think EVERYONE should reduce our footprint as much as possible. Lizzy 2 was better than many but covered up for her sons too much. Sir, the ONLY reason I know WHO Harry and Megan are is because of all the petty scandals