Atheist Objective Morality without God
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D.
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How to keep religious snakes from slithering into your home
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D. This morning in the Star-Telegram Express was an article written about how to keep snakes from slithering into your home. The article itself was actually a regurgitation from an article by the same title published online three weeks ago. This time, it came in paper form, gratis,…
When We Don’t Like What We Sow—We Moralize
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D. In case you missed it, another rash of violence broke out in a Pittsburgh synagogue the other day and another round of finger-pointing has commenced. What is truly ridiculous, though, is all the moralizing taking place, none of which has any basis in reality. We must do…
Make America Godly
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D. Since 2016, when Donald J. Trump was elected President, the United States has returned to a certain degree of financial prosperity and respectability in the world. Running on the campaign theme Make America Great Again, pretty much whoever wants to work is working and the enemies of…
Ford-Kavanaugh Spectacle
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D. Proverbs 12:17 tells us, “He who speaks truth tells what is right, but a false witness, deceit.” That is what should be kept in mind when considering the “spectacle” that took place yesterday at Senate hearings over the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court….
“Microsoft” Security Scammer Crashes and Burns
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D. A couple of days ago an individual with a heavy foreign accent (“Edward Stevens”) called me, claiming to be a Microsoft Security person, here in Fort Worth, no less. According to him, I had malware on my computer and that it was necessary for me to take…
“You’re not a Christian!” Screamed the Non-Christian
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D. It seems to be a growing common occurrence these days that to disagree in a biblically rational way over some moral, social, or legal issue, to have those who are not being biblical, nor rational, instantly divert attention away from the disagreement to a personal attack upon…
When Libel Fuels the Critic’s Opinion About TCC and My Resignation
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D. It has been nearly seven years since I resigned my teaching post at Tarrant County College. All of my former students have gone on to bigger and better things in life, at least so I hope they have. My doctorate has since been earned and newer opportunities…
Interpreting the Bible Literally
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D. It never ceases to amaze me just how arrogant some people are when it comes to the Bible, especially when so few of them have actually taken the time to pick it up and read it. Recently, the LA Times published a Letter to the Editor written…
Our South African Journey: Departure
Paul Derengowski, Ph.D. Thursday, August 2, was our last day in South Africa. The morning was spent scrambling about getting our bags packed, picking up my cap and gown, which included doing the administrative things necessary to make sure they were paid for. Lee wanted us to be out of…