The Christian Yahweh: God of the Arbitrary
A skeptical deep-dive into Christian theology that exposes the arbitrary rules, punishments, and salvation plan attributed to the Yahweh of Christianity.
Timar Ross
Amateur historian writing skeptical, source-driven analyses of biblical prophecy and ancient history. MLA citations; NRSVUE quotes; context over proof-text.
Why Didn't the Disciples Recognize Jesus After the Resurrection?
Why the risen Jesus goes unrecognized—Emmaus, garden, and sea scenes—and what that says about the story’s logic.
Ring Species, Romance, and...Salamanders?
The Ensatina salamanders of California form a living ring species, where asymmetric mate choice and pheromones reveal reinforcement and speciation in real time.
The Horse’s Teeth Parable: Reflections on Empiricism, Attribution, and Historical Authorship
A humorous parable about counting a horse's teeth reveals how critical inquiry—and a good look in the barn—can outdo centuries of inherited authority and forged authorship.
High Places, Big Moves: How Jerusalem Became the Only Game in Town
Before Jerusalem became the one true worship site, Israelites burned offerings to Yahweh all over the place—on hills, in towns, even at Arad. It took kings, scrolls, and smashed altars to centralize the faith.