Category Archives: Victor J. Stenger

Articles and short works by the author, primarily on science, religion and moral issues.

Victor J. Stenger: “Freedom and the Spiritual Life”

I can see few advantages of the so-called spiritual life. Religion may provide comfort, but that comfort comes at the price of freedom. Personally, I would rather be free than a slave to supernatural forces. While there may be dangers … Continue reading

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Victor J. Stenger: “The Narcissism of Christianity”

According to Christian belief, God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten son to serve as a human sacrifice to atone for the sins of humanity. In return, Christians are expected to return that love. Not only … Continue reading

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Victor J. Stenger: “Love and Matter”

More than once I have been called upon to explain love. I must say the challenge puts me out a bit. Why should I, a physicist, have to explain love when nobody else has done so? Poets are simply asked … Continue reading

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Victor J. Stenger: “Marooned on Spaceship Earth”

Life has yet to be found anywhere but on Earth. Over a hundred planets beyond our solar system have been identified, with more being found every day. None, so far, is suitable for life as we know it, although this … Continue reading

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Victor J. Stenger: “Secularism – Will it Survive?”

Will secularism survive? Yes, if we can keep science afloat. Secularism should survive for the simple reason that there is no need for God. God is a persistent memory from the childhood of humanity – that invisible friend who once … Continue reading

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