Category Archives: Background Information

While I have read and studied the Bible extensively, I am not a Bible scholar. I have not studied ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek.  I maintain, however, that this is a minor issue.  The fact is, numerous true scholars have collaborated on the various Bible versions we have today, and in most cases, their translationContinue reading “Disclaimers”

The world seems to be full today of Christians, some well meaning, and some obvious charlatans, who make their livings in the field of Christian Apologetics.  For reference, let’s look at the definition of “apologetics”. From Merriam-Webster online dictionary: 1:   systematic argumentative discourse … in defense (as of a doctrine) 2:   a branch of theologyContinue reading “(Un)Apologetics”

This blog is a compilation of essays that are directly aimed at answering the most common arguments of Christian apologists. My focus on the Christian religion(s) is for two reasons: Having been raised Christian, and been a Christian for most of my life, it is the one religion that I have substantial direct knowledge of.Continue reading “Overview”

Hi! My name is Rich Prendergast. Like many other atheists, I’m a deconverted Christian. I was born an atheist (as is everyone), raised Catholic, and in my mid-teens, left the Catholic Church for a Protestant denomination (Congregational United Church of Christ) and shortly thereafter, became a “Born Again Christian”. I became “Unborn Again” in myContinue reading “About Me”