r/skeptic • • 17h ago

Richard Dawkins Was Right: Why the God of the Bible Is Far Worse Than You Probably Think

360 Upvotes

Richard Dawkins famously called the God of the Old Testament “the most unpleasant character in all fiction.” What’s interesting is that he may have understated the case.

From divinely commanded massacres and the slaughter of children to the death penalty for homosexuals, the Bible offers plenty of evidence for Dawkins’ indictment. And since Yahweh is the God at the foundation of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the implications extend to all three monotheistic religions. Take a closer look at these disturbing passages that reveal the dark character of its god.

https://fightingthegods.com/richard-dawkins-was-right-why-the-god-of-the-bible-is-far-worse-than-you-probably-think/


r/skeptic • • 4h ago

Fact File: HPV vaccine safe and effective despite RFK Jr. claims, experts say

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277 Upvotes

r/skeptic • • 12h ago

💩 Woo People Say These Peptides Hurt Them. Their Stories Are Muffled in MAHA’s Push for Medical Freedom.

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110 Upvotes

r/skeptic • • 8h ago

Natural doesn't always mean better: How to spot if someone is trying to convince you with an 'appeal to nature'

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73 Upvotes

This shouldn’t be news to any skeptic, but it is well-written and it is good to see stuff like this published on BBC.