Takeyya (noun) – the Islamic principle of lying for the greater good of the progress of Islam. Or as Mohammed wrote: He is not a false person who through al-tekeyya settles conciliation among people, supports good or says what is…
Tagged: Books
Living it out rather than getting out
One of the topics I am interested in, for personal and academic reasons, is the Biblical view of homosexuality, as well as the potential for recovery FROM homosexuality. Of course, pro-gay commenters make all kinds of accusations about my interest,…
The dog ate my global warming data

Ever wonder how the whole global warming scare all came about? As it turns out, the original data used to get us all alarmed is MISSING, and the scientists that first massaged it to ‘prove’ global warming don’t have the…
The Complete Infidel’s Guide to the Koran
Add one more book to my Amazon wishlist – The Complete Infidel’s Guide to the Koran. From the description: The Complete Infidel�s Guide to the Koran reveals: The true meaning of celebrated and seemingly benign verses, such as ‘Strive in the way of Allah’ and...
Seeking God in Science: An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design

In my two part Atheist philosopher supports Intelligent Design as scientific, I introduced people to Dr. Bradley Monton, a well spoken atheist who supports ID, not because he believes it, but because he thinks that it is a legitimate scientific approach to explaining complexity. In...
Quitting Church: Why the Faithful are Fleeing and What to Do about It

Quitting Church is on sale at CBD for $2.99, get your copy! Here are some reviews: Sunday Morning, Staying Home (WSJ) Quitting Church? Yes, No, and Maybe (Al Mohler) Quitting Church- Review (Clergy Spirit) Busted Review: Quitting Church (Busted Halo) Exiting the thriving evangelical pews?...
Green brings it all full circle
Ted Dekker has a way with words or better yet, Ted Dekker's words have a way. A way of grabbing your mind and taking it on a whiplash inducing roller coaster. A way of keeping you up late at night pondering life's biggest questions and...
Porn, Masturbation, and the Christian
Mark Driscoll, controversial preacher and pastor of the very successful Mars Hill Church, has written a great book on sex and the Christian entitled Porn Again Christian: A Frank Discussion on Pornography and Masturbation. You can actually read the book online or download a free...