Blog Archives for July 2010
Beware the Frame
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
July 29, 2010
The choices with which we are presented do not always reflect all reasonable possibilities.
6 Comments
Can Science eliminate Religious Faith?
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
July 27, 2010
When science "explains" a feature of religion, does that successfully make religion irrational?
16 Comments
Ogopogo Lake Monster Goes Missing
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
July 27, 2010
A fake news story provides comic relief for frustrated skeptics.
1 Comment
Reflections on Camp Inquiry 2010
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
July 26, 2010
A memorable week at CFI's summer camp for kids, Camp Inquiry
2 Comments
Talking to the Dead, Directly
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
July 23, 2010
But do they talk back?
1 Comment
Truly Offensive Speech
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
July 22, 2010
Even idiots have a right to free expression
8 Comments
Poll Shows Texans Dissatisfied with State School Board Curriculum Revisions
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
July 21, 2010
A new poll shows that more than 2/3rds of likely voters in Texas support reform of the state school board.
2 Comments
The Secular and the Sacred
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
July 20, 2010
The secular and the sacred stretch out towards a shared direction.
3 Comments
New Film “Inception” Bends Both Minds and Logic
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
July 18, 2010
The new thriller Inception, starring Leo DiCaprio, has good intentions but a plot full of holes.
12 Comments
The Amaz!ng Meeting
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
July 15, 2010
In a word, Amaz!!!ng!
3 Comments
Which Books Do Freethinkers Consider Essential Reading?
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
July 14, 2010
Notable freethinkers were polled about the works they would recommend to others; Bertrand Russell topped the list.
5 Comments
The Asteroid
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
July 14, 2010
What might really happen.
1 Comment
Could an Atheist convert to Christianity? Part 2.
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
July 13, 2010
Could Christians expect that atheists would convert any more easily than people already of other faiths?
1 Comment
Is Political Interference with Science Continuing under Obama?
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
July 12, 2010
Despite the President's promises to protect scientific integrity, some report a culture of politics trumping science.
1 Comment
Florida Supreme Court Denies Review of Council for Secular Humanism Legal Victory
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
July 09, 2010
The Council's suit against state funding of sectarian prison drug rehabilitation programs may finally proceed to trial.
Does Sharron Angle Believe What She Says About Abortion?
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
July 09, 2010
Are Angle's statements authentic, or political pandering?
6 Comments
The Extreme Abortion Views of Republican Senate Candidate Sharron Angle
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
July 08, 2010
What does the woman attempting to unseat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid believe about abortion?
4 Comments
Impossible Music Sessions—Striking the Right Note
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
July 07, 2010
Banned musicians get an opportunity to perform, at least by proxy
1 Comment
“No One Dies in Lily Dale” (A NICKELL-odeon Review)
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
July 07, 2010
Some important questions to ask about—and of—ghosts.
21 Comments
Understanding the Public is Easier than Understanding Science
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
July 06, 2010
If you want to be popular, tell the people what they already believe.
Comments About Atheists Put Off Non Religious Voters
Freethought from the Heartland with Reba Boyd Wooden
July 06, 2010
Letter to Editor of Indianapolis Star by CFI Indiana Executive Director
2 Comments
Why did Turkey turn its back on the West?
Dino from the Sands with Ibn Warraq
July 04, 2010
Turkey under Erdogan has always pursued an Islamist agenda.
The Real McCoy
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
July 02, 2010
Bob McCoy—the anti-quack—was a genuine crusader.
2 Comments
