Blog Archives for February, 2009
Your Definitive Guide to Heaven in 2009 (and 2010, 2011…)
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
February 25, 2009
Here’s everything you need to know about heaven—oh wait, most people reading this are going to hell. OK, we’ll cover that soon.
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Anyone Have Smelling Salts?
Guest Blog from Tom W. Flynn
February 25, 2009
Stranger than fiction: a conservative legal group has endorsed removing anti-atheist provisions from the Arkansas constitution!
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Does Viewing Evidence of a Crime Injure the Victim?
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 24, 2009
The president of the NCMEC claims that viewing evidence of a crime re-injures the victim. Truth or hype?
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Pope’s ‘Holy War’ Against Pseudo-Mystics
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
February 24, 2009
Pope’s "Holy War" Against Pseudo-Mystics New guidelines to employ science, dogma, superstition.
A Theologian’s Confused Response to New Atheism
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
February 23, 2009
Catholic theologian John F. Haught has some confused responses to the New Atheism that are nevertheless worth pondering.
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Virginia GOP Chair Insults Darwin on his Birthday
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
February 20, 2009
Virginia GOP Chair Jeff Frederick accused Darwin of racism . . . even though the Darwins were a family of ardent abolitionists.
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Borneo’s Lake Monster Photos: Legend Come to Life? Or Hoax?
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 19, 2009
I examine two new photos of a huge snake-like creature allegedly taken in Borneo.
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When Housecleaning Takes Courage
Guest Blog from Tom W. Flynn
February 19, 2009
In one of the seven U.S. states whose constitutions block atheists from elective office, a legislator dares do the right thing.
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How Does Humanism Find Moral Value
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
February 16, 2009
Humanists agree that we have ethical obligations to everyone, but how can we tell what has moral value?
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Ultra-Religionists Around the World Oppose Valentine’s Day
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
February 14, 2009
Religious extremists across the globe want to ban Valentine's Day. Secularists ought to claim it.
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Kashi Food Developer Karen Moyer Discovers Vanilla! (Stupid TV Commercial Spotlight)
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 13, 2009
In TV ads, Kashi food developer Karen Moyer travels the world searching for common spices! (Stupid TV Commercial Spotlight)
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Friday the Thirteenth
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
February 12, 2009
The supposedly jinxed date is just another day.
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Why Darwin Day Matters
Out of My Skeptical Mind with D.J. Grothe
February 12, 2009
A few reasons why Darwin Day matters, and why you should get involved!
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Don’t Take That Oath!
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
February 11, 2009
My colleague, Derek Araujo, has posted a couple of blog entries regarding the recent legal efforts to remove the religious trappings from the inauguration ceremony. (See, for example, his blog entry for December 31, 2008 ). Many religious skeptics are outraged by the inclusion of religion …
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Miracle on the Hudson
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
February 10, 2009
A "miraculous" rescue is actually nothing of the sort.
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Council Blasts Baylor University Religion Survey; Rodney Stark Hurls Acerbic Response Back
Guest Blog from Nathan Bupp
February 09, 2009
Council for Secular Humanism Blasts Baylor University Religion Survey; Rodney Stark Hurls Acerbic Response Back
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My First Big Disappointment with Obama
Out of My Skeptical Mind with D.J. Grothe
February 08, 2009
Seven quick reasons why Obama's expansion of Bush's Faith Based Initiative is flat-out wrong
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CFI Releases Position Paper Criticizing Faith-Based Initiatives
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
February 08, 2009
CFI released a position paper criticizing government funding of faith-based programs that President Obama has pledged to expand.
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How would Humanism guide Environmentalism?
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
February 06, 2009
A careful definition of humanism is needed from the start.
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When Study Results Have Morally Uncomfortable Implications
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 05, 2009
Scientific research is very important and valuable, but can sometimes have uncomfortable moral implications
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Haunted Wedding Dress
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
February 04, 2009
Pennsylvania mansion’s animated gown has rational explanation.
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Catty Comments About Celebrities with a Few Extra Pounds: A Closer Look at the Outrage
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
February 02, 2009
Recently female celebs with a few extra pounds have been criticized in the media. But is it a tempest in a teapot?
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