Blog Archives for March 2010
But who caused the Big Bang?
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
March 31, 2010
The Big Bang can't reveal the hand of God.
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An Evening with S.E. Cupp
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
March 31, 2010
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a discussion with conservative pundit S.E. Cupp.
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Not Enough Marthas
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
March 31, 2010
It is not enough to read, write, philosophize, and talk. Action is needed.
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Is there a universal need for mystery?
Dino from the Sands with Ibn Warraq
March 30, 2010
Incoherence of a text does not discourage true believers.
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Valuing Solutions Over Problems, Explanations Over Mysteries
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
March 30, 2010
A brief discussion about the nature of mysteries and the value in finding their solutions
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From Mystery to Mastery
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
March 29, 2010
An acronym expresses the investigative process.
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Natural Brain vs. Supernatural God
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
March 26, 2010
How could any evidence for God be found inside the brain?
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UN Human Rights Council Passes “Defamation of Religions” Resolution by Slim Margin
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
March 25, 2010
Although the HRC approved a non-binding anti-blasphemy measure, criticism of the "defamation of religions" concept is growing.
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Ann Coulter Gets Exactly What She Wanted in Canada
True North Strong & Free Thinking with Justin B. Trottier
March 25, 2010
Through censorship, bullying & probably threat of violence, Canadians on the left give Coulter exactly what she wanted
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A Response to Criticism of “The Problems With the Atheistic Approach to the World”
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
March 25, 2010
My essay on atheism last week garnered a ton of response. I think readers deserve a reply.
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Putting Love of God above Love of Neighbor
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
March 24, 2010
Many who profess their love of God ignore Matthew 25:31-46 while others live by it.
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University of Toronto Health Fair Brings Everyone but Actual Health Providers
True North Strong & Free Thinking with Justin B. Trottier
March 24, 2010
Quackery abounds.CFI has 2 articles in the National Post on homeopathy&quackery.Now we blog on a university health fair
CFI Urges UN Human Rights Council to Reject “Defamation of Religions” Resolution
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
March 24, 2010
The Human Rights Council is poised to suppress criticism of religion in the name of protecting human rights.
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The Origins of Morality really do Matter
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
March 23, 2010
If there is a replacement for traditional religious morality, we need a correct account of morality's origins.
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Sam Harris is Back, Arguing Science Can Answer Moral Questions
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
March 22, 2010
Sam Harris is back with a new book on how science can and should be an authority on morality.
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Atheism, Humanism and the Neo-Humanist Statement
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
March 22, 2010
Perhaps the Neo-Humanist Statement is a diamond in the rough, but it certainly needs polishing
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Second Inarah Conference in Otzenhausen, Germany, on Early Islamic History and the Koran.
Dino from the Sands with Ibn Warraq
March 22, 2010
Exciting research whose implications are enormous.
Ghostly Goodnights
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
March 22, 2010
Hotel ghosts are easily explained.
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Is Atheism the Party of No?
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
March 20, 2010
Problems with the individualistic approach to the world
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The Problems With the Atheistic Approach to the World
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
March 19, 2010
If the typical liberal approach to religion and politics doesn't work, what about the pure atheist response?
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Religious Dogma and the Health Care Debate
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
March 18, 2010
Catholic bishops and their allies may abort health care
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Blog on psychic detectives riles the believers—especially those who don’t read carefully
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
March 17, 2010
A Discovery News blog results in a poster's reply that seems to prove that psychic detectives are real!
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CFI Urges Supreme Court to Deny Religious Student Group’s Right to Violate Non-Discrimination Policy
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
March 16, 2010
The Supreme Court will soon decide a Christian student group’s right to violate a public university's non-discrimination policy.
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Winnipeg & Federal Government to Fund $5.5 million into Youth for Christ Centre
True North Strong & Free Thinking with Justin B. Trottier
March 15, 2010
Last week the City of Winnipeg (Manitoba) voted to fund in the amount of $2.5 million a Youth for Christ Community Centre. This
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Religious Rights don’t extend to Murder
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
March 15, 2010
Freedom of religious expression stops where the right to life and liberty starts
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CFI-India Representative Arrested for “Hurting the Sentiments of Muslims”
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
March 15, 2010
CFI responds to the arrest of Dr. Innaiah Narisetti and others for "hurting the sentiments of Muslims."
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A Call for Compromise: A Letter to Itawamba County Agricultural High School Leaders
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
March 12, 2010
People can disagree while collectively granting and protecting the rights and equality of those they disagree with.
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Majority Vote vs Church/State Separation
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
March 11, 2010
Can a student-led prayer be said at a graduation ceremony if the majority of the class votes in favor of it?
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That Swedish Cartoon of Mohammed Was Offensive ...
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
March 11, 2010
Islam deserves no protection from sharp criticism, but neither do other religions
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Confusing Serendipity and God
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
March 10, 2010
How do we explain unexplainable good fortune?
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Where can Science and Religion conflict?
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
March 09, 2010
The "intelligent" design of religion could help avoid conflict with science
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Why Democratic Discourse?
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
March 09, 2010
There are problems with how most Americans view the relationship between politics, morality, religion, and belief.
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Psychics: Be a Hero, Save Lives, and Earn $2 Million!
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
March 08, 2010
$2 million and hero status awaits any psychics who can solve Toyota's problems
10 Comments
Scientology Defectors Say Church Hides Abuse
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
March 07, 2010
Defectors from the Church of Scientology say they suffered beatings and other abuse.
Nun “Cured” by Pope John Paul II Falls Ill Again
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
March 05, 2010
A nun who claims the late pope cured her of Parkinson's has fallen ill again.
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Challenging Devil’s Hole
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
March 05, 2010
Writer and wife brave the “curse” of a rugged Niagara Falls.
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Why is there a Universe, and how did it come from Nothing?
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
March 05, 2010
Alan Guth and Lawrence Krauss explain the universe's origin from nothing and dispel religious arguments along the way
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No National Day of Prayer? An Impartial Texas School Board? Yes, It Is Possible
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
March 04, 2010
Two recent developments provide some hope to supporters of church-state separation
Our Country’s Future Depends on Educated Citizens
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
March 03, 2010
Suggestions for the Grad Nation campaign.
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Will young adults gravitate more towards Humanism?
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
March 02, 2010
Young adults are more pluralistic and secular, a new Pew study finds
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Son of Hamas Leader Spied for Israel.
Dino from the Sands with Ibn Warraq
March 02, 2010
Son of Hamas leader who converted to Christianity has an interesting suggestion to solve the conflict.
2 Comments
Fortean Snow
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
March 01, 2010
Pink snow appears in Buffalo.
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