Welcome to Average Joe Atheist. A humorous (hopefully) and irreverant blog about why I don’t believe in any god or gods. I am not a scientist, I do not have any degrees, I’m just a guy who had questions and found I could know longer believe what most of you believe.
Who Am I?
I’m not a doctor, scholar or liberal elite. There are no PHDs after my name, in fact, I don’t even have a BA. I’m not a Dennet, Dawkins or even a Dillahunty (I do know what alliteration is though, obviously).
I was studying to be a minster in the Methodist church when I started to question. I considered myself a born again believer and had many experiences I attributed to God (the Christian one). I remember standing in front of the congregation with tears rolling down my eyes believing I had felt the holy spirit. I even believed I spoke in tongues once.
Now I am trying to do my part to spread skepticism about not just the Christian religion but all gods and supernatural claims, although since I grew up Christian this blog is heavily focused on that religion. I believe the world is a better place when we look to ourselves for purpose and morals (Yes, we can do that). I think world views informed by religion are very dangerous. Yes, that means I believe we can do better than your god (whichever one it is).
But whether it changes anyone’s views or not my greatest hope is that it makes them think. I try to make my page informative and funny. I love to argue my point also. I don’t censor the comments, so if you have something to say, fire away! Oh… and THOR bless you! (No, don’t believe in him either)
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Posts
- Born Again Twice Fundamentalist Atheist (September 29, 2012)
- Noah’s Ark Was Full Of Shit – Animal Shit that is! (September 29, 2012)
- Christian Crusaders vs. Muslim Jihadists (December 6, 2015)
- What sacrifice? (December 19, 2015)
- Where Giants Come From According To Genesis. (January 2, 2016)
- Fat People Shouldn’t be allowed to get married, they’ll just live in sin together. (May 16, 2016)
- You’re praying for me… thanks, but… (October 23, 2017)
- Not a real Christian? (December 21, 2019)
- From Atheist to Prophet in one Day – Really, Really, Really Young Earth Creationism (December 27, 2019)
- Was Jesus smoking the Devil’s Lettuce? (January 9, 2020)
- Sure Jesus cured the blind man… but just so he could show off! (January 15, 2020)
- Jesus Creates the first Deviled Ham, while ruining a Pig Farmers life.. (January 19, 2020)
- Why is God so angry when his children disobey? (January 25, 2020)
- Birth Pangs and Really Bad Apologetics concerning the genealogies of Jesus. (February 5, 2020)
- A Better Ten Commandments! (March 5, 2020)
- Sacrilegious Stand Up Sunday – Week One (March 8, 2020)
- Sacrilegious Sunday Stand Up – Week Two (March 16, 2020)
- Sacrilegious Sunday Stand Up – Week 3 (March 23, 2020)
- Christianity is not a beautiful thing.you unworthy ass wretch! (March 25, 2020)
- Sacrilegious Stand up – Week 4 (March 29, 2020)
- Why don’t I believe… does Lot’s wife being a-salted have anything to do with it? (April 28, 2020)
- Extremophiles in the Goldilocks Zone (July 5, 2020)
- Heaven, free will, predestination and God’s test (a quickie) (December 1, 2020)
- Heathens Greetings! (December 2, 2020)
- Holy Matrimony & Hanky Panky: A Divine Dive into Old Testament Adultery Laws (September 25, 2023)
- King Herod & The Baby Hunt: A Biblical Whodunit or Historical Hiccup? (September 30, 2023)
- The Gospel of the Living Dead: Matthew’s Tale of the First Zombies (October 4, 2023)
- The Great Ape Debate: Evolution, Chromosomes and Monkey Business (July 10, 2024)
- Eyewitnesses, Angels, and the Devil in the Desert: A Case of Gospel Mythleading (July 2, 2025)
- Did God Send a Plague, or Did They Just Eat Sick Birds? (July 30, 2026)
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Did God Send a Plague, or Did They Just Eat Sick Birds?
Okay, let’s put on our ancient sandals for a minute and think about this using what we know today. In Numbers 11, the Hebrews have reached their limit with manna. Breakfast? Manna. Lunch? Manna. Dinner? You guessed it… manna. At this point they’re probably searching the desert for the nearest five-star Egyptian restaurant. So they…
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Eyewitnesses, Angels, and the Devil in the Desert: A Case of Gospel Mythleading
Disclaimer: Today we are going to discuss a couple of the events in the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of Luke, like the other three canonical gospels, does not include the name of its author within the text itself. The title “Luke” is based on early church tradition, which attributed the book to Luke the…
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The Great Ape Debate: Evolution, Chromosomes and Monkey Business
Hey there, fellow primates! Yeah, I’m talking to you. Ever wondered why we humans, with all our fancy tech, sophisticated lattes, and love for bacon, mocha chocolate lattes, and avocado toast, have fewer chromosomes than our ape cousins? Or why, if we evolved from apes, there are still apes swinging from trees, munching on bananas,…
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The Gospel of the Living Dead: Matthew’s Tale of the First Zombies
Betcha most of you didn’t even know this was in your bible. Ah, the Gospel of Matthew, where things get real spooky, real fast! Ever read the end of Matthew 27? It’s a doozy! Picture this: Jesus breathes his last, the earth shakes, rocks split, and tombs break open. And then, hold onto your hats,…
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King Herod & The Baby Hunt: A Biblical Whodunit or Historical Hiccup?
Ah, the tale of King Herod, the original bad guy of the New Testament! You know the story – three wise men, a star in the East, and a king with a serious case of baby fever. But, hold onto your frankincense, folks, because this tale might just be a historical hiccup! In other words……
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Did God Send a Plague, or Did They Just Eat Sick Birds?
Okay, let’s put on our ancient sandals for a minute and think about this using what we know today. In Numbers 11, the Hebrews have reached their limit with manna. Breakfast? Manna. Lunch? Manna. Dinner? You guessed it… manna. At this point they’re probably searching the desert for the nearest five-star Egyptian restaurant. So they…
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Eyewitnesses, Angels, and the Devil in the Desert: A Case of Gospel Mythleading
Disclaimer: Today we are going to discuss a couple of the events in the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of Luke, like the other three canonical gospels, does not include the name of its author within the text itself. The title “Luke” is based on early church tradition, which attributed the book to Luke the…
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The Great Ape Debate: Evolution, Chromosomes and Monkey Business
Hey there, fellow primates! Yeah, I’m talking to you. Ever wondered why we humans, with all our fancy tech, sophisticated lattes, and love for bacon, mocha chocolate lattes, and avocado toast, have fewer chromosomes than our ape cousins? Or why, if we evolved from apes, there are still apes swinging from trees, munching on bananas,…
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Did God Send a Plague, or Did They Just Eat Sick Birds?
Okay, let’s put on our ancient sandals for a minute and think about this using what we know today. In Numbers 11, the Hebrews have reached their limit with manna. Breakfast? Manna. Lunch? Manna. Dinner? You guessed it… manna. At this point they’re probably searching the desert for the nearest five-star Egyptian restaurant. So they…
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Eyewitnesses, Angels, and the Devil in the Desert: A Case of Gospel Mythleading
Disclaimer: Today we are going to discuss a couple of the events in the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of Luke, like the other three canonical gospels, does not include the name of its author within the text itself. The title “Luke” is based on early church tradition, which attributed the book to Luke the…
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The Great Ape Debate: Evolution, Chromosomes and Monkey Business
Hey there, fellow primates! Yeah, I’m talking to you. Ever wondered why we humans, with all our fancy tech, sophisticated lattes, and love for bacon, mocha chocolate lattes, and avocado toast, have fewer chromosomes than our ape cousins? Or why, if we evolved from apes, there are still apes swinging from trees, munching on bananas,…
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The Gospel of the Living Dead: Matthew’s Tale of the First Zombies
Betcha most of you didn’t even know this was in your bible. Ah, the Gospel of Matthew, where things get real spooky, real fast! Ever read the end of Matthew 27? It’s a doozy! Picture this: Jesus breathes his last, the earth shakes, rocks split, and tombs break open. And then, hold onto your hats,…
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King Herod & The Baby Hunt: A Biblical Whodunit or Historical Hiccup?
Ah, the tale of King Herod, the original bad guy of the New Testament! You know the story – three wise men, a star in the East, and a king with a serious case of baby fever. But, hold onto your frankincense, folks, because this tale might just be a historical hiccup! In other words……
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Holy Matrimony & Hanky Panky: A Divine Dive into Old Testament Adultery Laws
Ah, the Old Testament, that ancient tome of wisdom, rules, and a whole lot of smiting. Ever cracked it open to peek at the adultery laws? Spoiler alert: they’re a wild ride, especially if you’re a married lady or a virgin gal. So, grab your holy water and let’s dive into the divine drama! God…
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Heathens Greetings!
Just Remember No matter what they tell you Axial Tilt is the Reason For The Season The Earth Is Not Flat Virgins Don’t Have Babies There is no war on Christmas MERRY CHRISTMAS & HEATHEN’S GREETINGS
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Heaven, free will, predestination and God’s test (a quickie)
How come the Christian god didn’t just create us in Heaven as eternal beings? Because this is all a test to see if you will accept the sacrifice of his son, Jesus. But doesn’t the god already know if we will pass his test? Yeah, but we still have to take the test. Why? Because…
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Extremophiles in the Goldilocks Zone
I’m not a science guy… Let me reiterate that, I am not a science guy. I wish I was, but I am a truck driver in West Texas. There are no PHDs after my name. Scientific knowledge has nothing to do with why I am an Atheist. Nothing! Evolution and adaptation via natural selection, while…
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Why don’t I believe… does Lot’s wife being a-salted have anything to do with it?
I have kind of been in a funk about my blogging lately. Here I am sitting at home all the time in the world and I can’t get myself to write. Maybe it’s because I can’t get people to read the damn thing. I don’t know, I think I’m funny. I think I offer some…
A funny look at why I do not believe what you believe.
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Did God Send a Plague, or Did They Just Eat Sick Birds?
Okay, let’s put on our ancient sandals for a minute and think about this using what we know today. In Numbers 11, the Hebrews have reached their limit with manna. Breakfast? Manna. Lunch? Manna. Dinner? You guessed it… manna. At this point they’re probably searching the desert for the nearest five-star Egyptian restaurant. So they…
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Eyewitnesses, Angels, and the Devil in the Desert: A Case of Gospel Mythleading
Disclaimer: Today we are going to discuss a couple of the events in the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of Luke, like the other three canonical gospels, does not include the name of its author within the text itself. The title “Luke” is based on early church tradition, which attributed the book to Luke the…
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The Great Ape Debate: Evolution, Chromosomes and Monkey Business
Hey there, fellow primates! Yeah, I’m talking to you. Ever wondered why we humans, with all our fancy tech, sophisticated lattes, and love for bacon, mocha chocolate lattes, and avocado toast, have fewer chromosomes than our ape cousins? Or why, if we evolved from apes, there are still apes swinging from trees, munching on bananas,…
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The Gospel of the Living Dead: Matthew’s Tale of the First Zombies
Betcha most of you didn’t even know this was in your bible. Ah, the Gospel of Matthew, where things get real spooky, real fast! Ever read the end of Matthew 27? It’s a doozy! Picture this: Jesus breathes his last, the earth shakes, rocks split, and tombs break open. And then, hold onto your hats,…
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King Herod & The Baby Hunt: A Biblical Whodunit or Historical Hiccup?
Ah, the tale of King Herod, the original bad guy of the New Testament! You know the story – three wise men, a star in the East, and a king with a serious case of baby fever. But, hold onto your frankincense, folks, because this tale might just be a historical hiccup! In other words……