“Either in or out of time, the decision of a personal agency to commit an action happens antecedent to the action itself. Even if the deciding and the acting happened simultaneously, it would still not be true that the acting was antecedent to the deciding. Imagine God saying, "Oh, look! I just created a universe. Now I'd better decide to do it.”
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Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists
Godless is a memoir that chronicles the life of an individual who transitions from a fervent Evangelical preacher to a vocal atheist. The book delves into the author's spiritual evolution, examining the intellectual and emotional challenges he faced during this significant change in his worldview. more
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Dan Barker
Dan Barker, born on June 25, 1949, is an accomplished musician known for his versatility and profound musical talent across various genres. more
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