Blog Archives for June, 2009
2005 Uri Geller: Michael Jackson’s career comeback to be “most dramatic ever seen in showbiz”
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
June 30, 2009
Washed-up spoon bending psychic uses his amazing powers to embarrass himself.
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Senior progressive theologian urges UCC churches to save the Planet
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 25, 2009
John Cobb, Jr. is among the most liberal and progressive theologians alive -- can United Church of Christ respond?
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The Child Preachers
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
June 25, 2009
Like "Marjoe the Miracle Child," Kid preachers thrive.
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Only child porn lovers want to fight internet censorship?
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 22, 2009
It starts with child pornography. Who could protest against protecting children?
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Humanist, Atheist, Agnostic? Share Your Story
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
June 22, 2009
Spread the good news of disbelief.
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Interesting Reply to a Column on Critical Thinking by a Bush Supporter
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
June 22, 2009
In a recent column wrote about how claims made by politicians are often unproved or unprovable. I used Cheney as an example.
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Update on anti-superstition
Guest Blog from Norm R. Allen Jr.
June 22, 2009
The campaign against superstition in Africa has been initiated in Ghana, and the best lies ahead
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Bigfoot and ETs: Developing Mythologies
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
June 22, 2009
We watch as mythologies develop for our times.
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A Tribute to My Father on Father’s Day
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
June 21, 2009
A tribute to my father whose words and example shaped my work ethic, social conscience, and independent thought.
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The Importance of the Voices of Others (A Personal Story)
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
June 19, 2009
Protecting the right of others to speak preserves opportunities for us to change.
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Speaking of free expression ...
Guest Blog from Tom W. Flynn
June 19, 2009
The new Campaign for Free Expression elicited this hard-hitting critique of hate crimes legislation.
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Dirty Scientology Tricks in Hollywood…?
Hollywood Reality Check with Jim Underdown
June 18, 2009
Is Scientology abusing film permits to quash protests?
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Science and religion are incompatible in two major ways
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 15, 2009
Of course science and faith conflict. Asking science to betray its method or conclusions simply disables science.
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Praying that God will Kill the President
Guest Blog from Jefferson Seaver
June 14, 2009
Former VP of Southern Baptist Convention is praying that God will kill the president.
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Mr. Deity and the Virgin
Guest Blog from Jefferson Seaver
June 14, 2009
A new episode of Mr. Deity has been released and it's a good one.
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In Texas, I say “goodbye,” you say “heaven-o.”
Guest Blog from Jefferson Seaver
June 14, 2009
County commissioners designated "heaven-o" as the county's official greeting. The reason: "hello" contains "hell."
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Pope Warns that Secularism Causes Empty Eucharistic Worship
Guest Blog from Jefferson Seaver
June 14, 2009
Benedict XVI is warning of a "serpentine secularization" that penetrates the Church.
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Dear Steve Harvey…
Hollywood Reality Check with Jim Underdown
June 13, 2009
What do you do when a famous comedian calls you an idiot?
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Barbarian Muslim women in strange clothing? I don’t think so, but…
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 13, 2009
A faithful commentator on my blogs about the Muslim veil deserves a reply. Who is barbaric?
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In Court Brief, Obama Admin Endorses Homophobia, Denigrates Gay Rights
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
June 12, 2009
A shocking Obama administration brief defending the "Defense of Marriage Act" embraces outright homophobia
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By the way… I’m Crazy.
Hollywood Reality Check with Jim Underdown
June 11, 2009
We know that sane people sometimes have odd experiences... but some people are just nuts.
Religion and Politics—A Taxing Issue
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
June 10, 2009
God wants your vote -- and campaign contributions
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Another look at Secularism and Muslim non-conformity
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 10, 2009
Secularism is designed to prevent religious tyranny. But in our zeal, let's not forget democratic tyranny either.
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“Champ” Sighting Solved?
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
June 09, 2009
Creature in the video is apparently identified.
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From Martin Luther King, Jr and Robert F. Kennedy to Barack Obama
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
June 06, 2009
A chance visitor to CFI Indiana prompts memories of journey from 1968 to 2009.
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A response to a cranky creationist
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
June 05, 2009
I wrote a column about dinosaurs having been extinct for 65 million years, and got a curious creationist challenge.
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New video of Champ lake monster: A skeptical analysis
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
June 05, 2009
New footage of Champ, the monster said to inhabit Lake Champlain, is out! Monster, hoax, or deer?
President Obama tells Europe to relax over the Muslim burqa
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 04, 2009
Presdent Obama disagrees with France's denial of citizenship to covered Muslim women. Can secularism go too far?
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“Is Anybody There?”
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
June 03, 2009
Movie with Michael Caine skirts the Great Beyond.
Atheist Group or Religious Group—Which is More Harmful?
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
June 02, 2009
Parents are upset because their college daughter joined an atheist group.
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