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Bob Johnson is a paralegal and a freelance writer in Florida. He was raised Roman Catholic, but after reading Thomas Paine's The Age of Reason, he became a Deist. In 1993 he founded the World Union of Deists and in 1996 he launched the first web site devoted to Deism, www.deism.com. He is listed in Who's Who in Hell and is the author of Deism: A Revolution in Religion, A Revolution in You and of An Answer to C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity. He wrote the introduction to The Age of Reason, The Complete Edition and to Principles of Nature and also writes for Examiner.com and strike-the-root.com.
Thursday, April 26, 2012 The World Needs Thomas Paine Now! (8 comments)
We need a profound change in thinking and acting in order to improve life and society. The American Revolutionary Deist Thomas Paine has given us the direction to take to improve our lives and our society. It's up to us to take the required action!
Monday, April 9, 2012 Can Rick Santorum's Daughter Help Save Lives? (2 comments)
Christian right leader Rick Santorum's daughter is seriously ill. Her illness, however, has potential to help save the lives of many other innocent children.
Thursday, March 22, 2012 Rick Santorum, Christianity and the Heart vs. Mind Question (5 comments)
Rick Santorum, the religious right and all of the various "revealed" religions place more importance on what is in their hearts than what is true and real. This problem causes many more problems and desperately needs to be corrected.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Honest Questions For People of Faith (8 comments)
It's time for an objective look at what it really means to be a person of faith. This article includes 21 thought provoking questions that need to be asked and answered.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Barrack Obama and Christian Apologist C.S. Lewis (2 comments)
Like politicians on the right, Obama attempts to win Christian votes. However, the threat of theocracy is a danger no matter who brings it. What C.S. Lewis envisioned as a Christian society, and what the Bible teaches us about Christian society are both things to be protected against!
Friday, January 13, 2012 Would Rick Santorum Bring About More Abortions? (3 comments)
Rick Santorum and the religious right are opposed to birth control and to abortion. However, their unthinking stand against contraception will lead to many more abortions.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 Newt Gingrich Calls For Moving U.S. Embasy in Israel to Jerusalem (11 comments)
Newt wants to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. He says that would be done on his first day as President. This shows the lack of courage in Newt and the power of the Israel lobby over U.S. politicians. John F. Kennedy's plan to take the money out of politics will correct this deadly problem.
Thursday, October 27, 2011 Importance Of Deism Made Crystal Clear By Victim Of Religious Violence (21 comments)
Linda is a victim of the Islamic terror attacks in London, England on July 7, 2005. She wrote a heartfelt and reason based email explaining how these acts of religious violence turned her into a Deist. Her important and thought provoking email is the basis of this article.
Thursday, October 13, 2011 Is Mitt Romney's Mormonism a Cult? (3 comments)
There is much talk in the news about Mormonism being a cult. An objective look will show that not only is Mormonism a cult, but all of the "revealed" religions are cults, too!
Friday, October 7, 2011 Prayer Killed the Baby (3 comments)
A Christian couple were found guilty of second degree manslaughter for letting their newborn premature son to die. He died because his Christian parents believed the false Bible promise of healing through prayer and anointing with oil. We all need to do what we can to bring unnecessary and unreasonable religious crimes against children to an end.
Thursday, September 8, 2011 Rick Perry Gives Us an Opportunity to Make Christians Think (2 comments)
Rick Perry has given Deists and freethinkers an opportunity to weaken the religious right by pointing out to sincere members the Bible's false promises of answered prayers.
Friday, August 26, 2011 Is Peace Possible When Dealing With Israel? (13 comments)
Before you can reach an agreement with someone you need to know that they are reasonable and that they base their decisions on reason. Israel, as a religious/Jewish state, is based on superstition and not reason. They value the ancient and bloody Hebrew/Jewish Bible more than God-given reason. If they don't evolve, reaching a lasting peace with them is impossible.
Monday, July 25, 2011 Norway's Mass Killer is a Christian Conservative (8 comments)
Norway's mass killer, Anders Behring Breivik, is a Christian conservative who wants to take Europe back to the Middle Ages. Violence, which is promoted by all three Abrahamic "revealed" religions, Judaism,Christianity and Islam, is Breivik's road to accomplishing this anti-progress goal.
Friday, July 22, 2011 Michele Bachmann Needs to Put Up or Shut Up (5 comments)
The religious right and its "revealed" religion political zealots like Michele Bachmann need to be stopped. Thankfully, the Deist and American revolutionary has taught us just how to stop them!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Religious Right's Marriage Vow Nullifies Itself (1 comments)
The religious right's Marriage Vow, which Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum both signed, contains self-destructive and self-canceling language. If they weren't so used to accepting without reason the contradictions in the Bible they may have known better than to sign the Marriage Vow.
Friday, June 24, 2011 Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann turn their backs on the Bible (13 comments)
The holy trinity of the religious right, Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann all claim to be staunch Bible believing Christians. However, all three are in direct violation of their "holy" book the Bible!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Glenn Beck Will Hold a Rally In Jerusalem (3 comments)
Glenn Beck is promoting a rally in Jerusalem which holds a lot of potential for violence. He's going to hold it near the Islamic Rock of the Dome. Beck, like the rest of the religious right, suffers from the delusion that the Bible is based on facts and not ignorance and superstition with the purpose of promoting the Jewish state of Israel over all.
Monday, May 16, 2011 Sunday Bloody Sunday in Palestine (1 comments)
The Arab Spring has reached Israel's illegal borders. The world needs to make Israel follow international law in order to stop and prevent yet more violence and suffering.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Osama bin Laden and C.S. Lewis (2 comments)
Muslims and Christians who want to have society and government based on "the word of God" all make the mistake of not admitting there are many different books which many people irrationally claim are "the word of God." Hence the violence and attacks on true progress.
Saturday, April 23, 2011 America's Revolution proves Ayn Rand wrong (8 comments)
With the recent release of the movie Atlas Shrugged, the greedy are finding approval for their greed. In spite of Rand and her buddy Alan Greenspan, selfishness is bad and altruism is good and produces real progress and the American Revolution and those who fought it have already proven.
Monday, April 11, 2011 The religious right is wrong: the Bible god is a Communist! (2 comments)
The religious right is currently trying to get their followers to believe God wants to smash unions and the working class. They are wrong. The Bible god is actually a Communist! Of course, history shows us that Communism is horrible for the working class, too.
Thursday, March 17, 2011 Glenn Beck and the 10 Commandments (4 comments)
Glenn Beck mixes government and religion. He's a danger to free thought and progress. His ignorance allows him to believe he has something in common with Thomas Paine. It also allows him to think the Bible god of the Torah is speaking to him. Both are false.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 International Women's Day and the "Holy" Books (1 comments)
International Women's Day is to celebrate and assist women. One obstacle holding women back are the Big Three Abrahamic "Revealed" Religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. All three must be overcome if women are to be truly liberated and freed.
Friday, February 25, 2011 Pat Robertson's Legal Loss (11 comments)
Pat Robertson's legal group fails to have a court rule Obamacare unconstitutional. This case brings out the hypocrisy of Christianity and the religious right.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Will people's revolution spread to Israel? (1 comments)
Will the spirit of the people's revolution which was victorious in Egypt extend to Israel? Will it push Israel to adopt a constitution which puts democratic rights above religious dogma?
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Should Religions be Held Accountable for Their Promises? (13 comments)
As religion flexes its political muscles it's time to hold religion accountable for all of its teachings and promises. This will help free society and individuals from its fear based superstitions and legislation.
Friday, February 4, 2011 Ronald Reagan: The Father of the Debtor Nation (3 comments)
As we suffer from financial problems it's very important we remember the true legacy of Ronald Reagan: he's the Father of the Debtor Nation. Under Reagan the United States became a debtor nation for the first time in history!
Thursday, January 20, 2011 Alabama's Governor Bentley: Does he really BELIEVE? (3 comments)
Alabama Governor Bentley says that people who are not Christians are not his brothers and sisters. However, he says he wants them to be his brothers and sisters and made it clear they can do that by becoming Christians. To have an elected public official say such a thing violates the First Amendment. We can make take the wind out of his sails and the sales of religious right by making them prove their Bible promises are true.
Thursday, January 13, 2011 Ronald Reagan and the Arizona shootings (2 comments)
The deadly tragedy in Tucson, AZ could have been avoided if Ronald Reagan did not cut funding for mental health programs.
Thursday, January 6, 2011 Save the Children From Christianity (6 comments)
Children are being killed every month due to the Bible based Christian superstitions of their parents and guardians. It needs to stop.
Sunday, December 26, 2010 Happy Battle of Trenton Victory Day! (1 comments)
It's refreshing to know of the example given to us by America's revolutionaries at the Battle of Trenton. They taught us that no matter how dark things appear, never give up fighting and working for what is right!
Friday, December 24, 2010 Sarah Palin and C.S. Lewis (4 comments)
Sarah Palin says she reads C.S. Lewis book for "divine inspiration." A close look at C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity shows Palin and Lewis are very compatible. Neither one relies on reason and logic.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 WikiLeaks upsets criminals at Vatican (4 comments)
WikiLeaks has upset the Vatican due to making clear the Vatican cares more about its image than about innocent children. A revolution in religion is needed to make things right.
Sunday, December 12, 2010 Religious Right Attacks Elizabeth Edwards' Deism (13 comments)
Elizabeth Edwards was courageous and honest enough to be open about her religious beliefs. The religious right hated her for that honesty.
Thursday, December 9, 2010 Hanukkah: A triumph of ignorance over reason (5 comments)
The celebration of Hanukkah is actually the celebration of ignorance and fear over reason and progress. This practice is key to the success of the neoconservatives and their war machine. However, we can reverse this negative predicament with action through reason and Deism.
Saturday, December 4, 2010 Review: Powerful new DVD to counter the religious right (5 comments)
A new professionally produced documentary film, The Hidden Faith of the Founding Fathers, is a great tool for freethinkers to use to educate Christians to the fact that America was never intended to be a Christian nation. The film is produced by a Christian.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Obama mixes religion and government (4 comments)
Obama makes the religious right happy with a new executive order promoting the unconstitutional mixing of religion and government via the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
Monday, November 15, 2010 Obama to reward Israel for its bad behavior (4 comments)
By rewarding Israel for its bad behavior Obama is only encouraging Israel to commit more bad behavior. The true solution for the problem will not be found in politicians who owe their careers to the Israel lobby. It will only be found in reason and action through Deism.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 Israel spits in the face of America (2 comments)
Obama says no more Israeli homes should be built on Palestinian lands. Israel announces the building of over 1,800 new homes for Jews on Palestinian lands. Obama and the U.S. do nothing meaningful to stop the Israeli aggression. Here are some things the U.S. needs to do to correct the problem in the Middle East.
Friday, November 5, 2010 Israel: "on high above all nations of the earth" (3 comments)
The probable new House majority leader and neoconservative warmonger, Eric Cantor, wants to remove Israel's source of American tax dollars from the foreign aid coffers and place Israel's handouts directly in the defense budget.
Monday, November 1, 2010 Religious Right Con-man Ralph Reed is Resurrected! (1 comments)
Christian con-man and former associate of convicted felon Jack Abramoff, Ralph Reed is back organizing Christians to subvert America into a Judeo-Christian theocracy. Thankfully, they can be stopped!
Friday, October 29, 2010 Is Jon Stewart missing the point? (2 comments)
Jon Stewart says his rally to restore sanity is for people who're not involved in politics because they "have things to do." Progress is brought about by people who put their personal "things to do" behind their desire to make a better world.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 Yanking the teeth from the religious right (1 comments)
The most powerful teeth of the religious right is the Bible. By objectively showing the ungodly origins and teachings of the Bible we are yanking the teeth from the religious right. Deism is a great way to accomplish this vital goal.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 Yanking the teeth from the religious right
The most powerful teeth of the religious right is the Bible. By objectively showing the ungodly origins and teachings of the Bible we are yanking the teeth from the religious right. Deism is a great way to accomplish this vital goal.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Pat Robertson receives award for promoting Israel (1 comments)
Religious leader Pat Robertson receives an award for promoting the Jewish state of Israel. This superstition based status quo of Israel over all can only bring more war and misery.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Christian clergy hypocritically oppose the IRS (2 comments)
Christian clergy attempt to resist the IRS rule which prohibits them from promoting politicians from the pulpit. If they were sincere, they would give up their tax exempt status in order to say what they want. However, by resisting the government they are in violation of their own Bible.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Stopping the Christian right political machine (6 comments)
The Christian politicians in the religious right can't defend key parts of their religious beliefs. Freethinkers need to ask them about these ludicrous claims so others can see how empty and unreasonable they are.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Stopping the Christian right political machine - Part II (3 comments)
The Christian politicians in the religious right can't defend key parts of their religious beliefs. Freethinkers need to ask them about these ludicrous claims, such as blind support of Israel, so others can see how empty and unreasonable they are.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 The Catholic Church will "learn lessons" from sexual abuse of children and infants (1 comments)
The Catholic Church is trying to "learn" that sexually molesting children and infants is wrong. Doesn't this make it very clear they are in no position to teach others how to live or to give any moral guidance whatsoever to anyone?
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Is burning Korans a good idea? (5 comments)
Burning Korans will not bring about anything positive. What needs to be done is to examine the contents of the Koran, Bible, Torah and all "holy" books to see if they can stand the test of God-given reason.
Sunday, September 5, 2010 Pat Robertson's Governor McDonnell, Ralph Reed and Jack Abramoff (1 comments)
Pat Robertson enjoys political influence through the likes of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, former Jack Abramoff associate Ralph Reed and others. The march towards turning America into a theocracy must be stopped.
Friday, September 3, 2010 Was C.S. Lewis, Author of Mere Christianity, an Intellectual? (36 comments)
One pillar of Christianity, and thus of the religious right, is C.S. Lewis and his book Mere Christianity. Thankfully, this classic of Christian apologetics is full of holes and an honest and objective examination of it will eventually help to short-circuit the power of the religious right.
Thursday, September 2, 2010 Are Many Christian Teens "Fake" Christians? (2 comments)
Christian clergywoman, author and professor Kenda Creasy Dean warns fellow Christians that teens are turning from Christianity to Deism.
Friday, August 27, 2010 Two American Dreams: Which One Is Your Priority? (1 comments)
The current understanding of the American dream needs to be replaced by the original understanding of the American dream.
Sunday, August 15, 2010 "Religious Moderate": is it even possible?
"Revealed" religions have cause violence and division among humanity for thousands of years. Now it's time for a natural and reasonable religious philosophy to replace the "revealed" religions: Deism.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 Faith-healers should be held to a standard
Christian faith-healing kills children every months in the U.S. alone. In South Africa some action is being taken against faith-healers to protect the innocent.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 What Israel and al Qaeda have in common (5 comments)
Israel and al Qaeda have much in common. Thankfully, America's Founders rejected "revealed" religion!
Sunday, April 18, 2010 Deist Antony Flew died at age 87 (1 comments)
Antony Flew has died at age 87. He was a man of charcter and courage which made it possible for him to admit he was incorrect in believing in Atheism and allowed him to evolve into a Deist.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 Religious Right: Why Don't They Heal?
The religious right promotes mixing government and religion. They claim the Bible as God's word. Therefore, they should use their Bible promised healing powers to heal the sick so we don't need government or private health care.
Friday, March 12, 2010 Satan Occupies the Vatican! (7 comments)
Catholic exorcist says Satan is in the Vatican. He also reveals the dangers of the religious right.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Is blind support of Israel worth the cost in blood and money?
Osama bin Laden's message states the blind support the U.S. politicians give to Israel which enables Israel to slaughter Palestinians is a key reason for attacks on the U.S. U.S. media virtually ignores this important information!
Monday, January 18, 2010 Appeals Court allows 10 Commandments in Courthouse
Appeals court allows 10 Commandments to be posted in a county courthouse in Kentucky. This is mixing religion with government.
