Fergus McGinley

Fergus McGinley is an Adelaide writer, teacher, lay preacher, with a background in science, philosophy, education and theology. He is the author of many essays, articles and sermons, and is the founder of the Anti-Theology Project, an initiative you can follow through the website antitheologia.com. Fergus’s new book, The God Who Doesnt Exist (ATF Press), is available now through online bookstores.

Recent articles by Fergus McGinley

Will the real God please stand up?

Will the real God please stand up?

In a lovely, heartfelt post on this website on 10 February, responding to the ongoing crisis in Israel/Palestine, with the three great monotheistic religions — Judaism, Islam and Christianity — once again seemingly in collision, Eric Hunter gave voice to the question on everyone’s lips: why does God seem to sit back and do nothing to stop all the murder and mayhem?

God doesn't save the day – oh, but yes, they do!

God doesn't save the day – oh, but yes, they do!

Hi. I’m responding, if I may be so bold, to Eric Hunter’s lovely, heartfelt post on February 10, “Why doesn’t God save the day?” I want to answer Eric’s question in a very direct and positive way, but also (shamelessly) put in a plug for my new book, The God who doesn’t Exist, out now through ATF Press (see the link below*).

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