Blog Archives for December 2009
Great News from Montana Regarding Assisted Dying!
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
December 31, 2009
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that Montana law does not prevent the terminally ill from receiving assistance in dying
A Provocative Critique of Religious Beliefs—from Believers
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
December 31, 2009
Some religious understand the importance -- and legitimacy -- of blasphemy better than some humanists
5 Comments
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels Bashes Atheists
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
December 30, 2009
Are atheists the only group he can bash and still get an award from the Anti Defamation League?
15 Comments
Shroud Debunked—Again
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
December 29, 2009
Real shroud’s weave is unlike that of Turin “shroud.”
9 Comments
Homeland Security All Set to Make Life Even More Miserable for Fliers.
Dino from the Sands with Ibn Warraq
December 29, 2009
In the wake of the "jock-strap jihad" , The Transportation Security Administration, takes belated and wrong steps.
1 Comment
Magnetic Therapy for Dogs?! Only in New York.
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
December 28, 2009
What better medical treatment for an adorable puppy than Bach flower therapy?
3 Comments
Why aren’t America’s psychics helping keep us safe?
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
December 28, 2009
Benjamin Radford wonders why America's psychics aren't interested in protecting innocent lives from terrorism.
7 Comments
More Americans leaving Christianity
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
December 27, 2009
Gallup Poll finds that the number of non-Christians keeps growing.
3 Comments
Merry Christmas: Liu Xiaobo Will Be Sentenced Tomorrow
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
December 24, 2009
Liu Xiaobo and the struggle for freedom in China
3 Comments
A Humanist Reflects on the Meaning of the Holiday Season (Published in Globe and Mail Jan 2008)
True North Strong & Free Thinking with Justin B. Trottier
December 22, 2009
Humanists hold an ambivalence regarding this season. Festivities & symbols can be powerful, but shouldn't be exclusive to 1 day
3 Comments
The Long History of Naturalism
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
December 22, 2009
Naturalism has been around as long as most religions still in existence today.
1 Comment
The Bible in English. The cultural need to know it.
Dino from the Sands with Ibn Warraq
December 22, 2009
Why we need to know the contents of the Bible.
1 Comment
Should Parents Encourage Children to Believe in Santa Claus?
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
December 21, 2009
Is promoting a belief in Santa Claus harmful, beneficial, or benign?
17 Comments
UN Passes “Defamation of Religions” Resolution
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
December 21, 2009
The UN General Assembly has again passed a "defamation of religions" resolution, but with less support than last year.
Go See ‘The Men Who Stare at Goats’
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
December 18, 2009
Satire on warfare by New Agers scores a direct hit.
2 Comments
Was Oral Roberts Sincere? Does It Matter?
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
December 17, 2009
Not all ignorance is excusable
3 Comments
Federal Appeals Court Reviews Mt. Soledad Cross Case
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
December 17, 2009
A 3-judge panel considered whether the Mt. Soledad cross can remain on public land. How the court will decide is anyone's guess.
1 Comment
To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
December 16, 2009
Should Secular Humanists join in the celebration of Christmas?
6 Comments
Council for Secular Humanism Wins Victory in Case Challenging Faith-Based Prison Programs
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
December 15, 2009
CSH won an important victory in its case challenging the use of tax dollars to provide faith-based programs in Florida prisons.
7 Comments
Antidote to ‘The Fourth Kind’
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
December 15, 2009
Skepticism wards off extraterrestrials.
1 Comment
President Obama’s Peace Prize and Acceptance Speech.
Dino from the Sands with Ibn Warraq
December 15, 2009
Should President Obama have received the Nobel Peace Prize given his meagre achievements so far?
1 Comment
The “Climategate” Conspiracy Theories
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
December 14, 2009
The global conspiracy to cover up the “real” scientific evidence about climate change now includes the Associated Press
3 Comments
To Beanie, Or Not To Beanie?
Hollywood Reality Check with Jim Underdown
December 14, 2009
As the Chanukah season approaches, I’m reminded of my regular moments of discomfort when any Jewish holiday approaches.
3 Comments
Religious Humanists and Secular Humanists
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
December 14, 2009
No, they are not all the same.
Survey Shows Rise in Paranormal Beliefs, Blending of Christian, New Age, Eastern Religion
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
December 12, 2009
A new poll shows increased belief in the paranormal, as well as a mixing of traditional religion and New Age fantasy.
Skeptics getting skeptical towards Atheism
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
December 11, 2009
When skeptics get skeptical towards atheism, is there a rational way forward?
18 Comments
Today’s Family Values
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
December 09, 2009
The Norman Rockwell family is on its way out being replaced by a new family where diversity is the rule.
A Door Closing ... or Opening?
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
December 09, 2009
Comments on D.J. Grothe's departure
4 Comments
Gaytheism! CFI’s Living Without Religion Group Featured in the Toronto Xtra Newspaper
True North Strong & Free Thinking with Justin B. Trottier
December 08, 2009
Toronto's gay and lesbian newspaper the Xtra interviews social service leader for piece "Gay without god"
2 Comments
African Albinos Murdered for Witchcraft
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
December 08, 2009
“What’s the harm in believing in magic?” How about ten year old albino boy hacked to death for his limbs?
Christian Art and the Infidel.
Dino from the Sands with Ibn Warraq
December 08, 2009
I ask the question, "Can secularists truly appreciate religious art? Is their experience of Handel's Messiah different?
3 Comments
Christian humanism, religious humanism, and secular humanism
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
December 08, 2009
These three kinds of humanism are facing their greatest challenge, and it is not from each other.
10 Comments
Supreme Court to Decide Christian Student Group’s Right to Violate Non-Discrimination Policy
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
December 07, 2009
The Supreme Court today granted cert. in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez.
2 Comments
Religion Gets Good Results
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
December 03, 2009
God is too important for nonbelievers to ignore
8 Comments
Naturopaths in Ontario granted right to prescribe certain drugs
True North Strong & Free Thinking with Justin B. Trottier
December 02, 2009
Naturopaths in Ontario granted right to prescribe certain drugs: New Canadian Skeptic North blog responds
2 Comments
‘2012’: Movie Prompts Predictions
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
December 02, 2009
Disaster movie’s premise is a disaster.
1 Comment
Shroud of Turin Developments
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
December 01, 2009
Two research endeavors contrast “shroud science” with real science.
4 Comments
Mosques and minarets, churches and steeples
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
December 01, 2009
A shadow of fear has descended across the Continent, but the shadow is not from a minaret.
6 Comments
Jesus’s Face (Or at least one version of it) Appears in Clothing Iron
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
December 01, 2009
A Massachusetts woman, saw an image of Jesus in burn residue on an iron. But was it really Jesus?
2 Comments
Muslim Reformers Part Four
Dino from the Sands with Ibn Warraq
December 01, 2009
More examples of courageous intellectuals from the Islamic world analyzing the ills of their societies.
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