Blog Archives for April 2011
“Water for Elephants” (A Nickell-odeon Review)
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
April 29, 2011
Carrying water for "Water for Elephants"
A public dialogue on morality
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
April 28, 2011
Video of my recent discussion on secular and religious morality with Father Jonathan Morris is now in YouTube.
God is the Greatest Abortionist
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
April 27, 2011
Christians chant "Choose Life," but God hates babies.
9 Comments
Atheism, Humanism, and “Interfaith” Coalitions
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
April 25, 2011
Nonbelievers should be very hesitant about embracing the term "faith"
28 Comments
Death by Chupacabra!
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
April 25, 2011
Rumors of my death are fictional.
1 Comment
Canadian Secularists Send Questions to Party Offices
True North Strong & Free Thinking with Justin B. Trottier
April 21, 2011
Questions on church-state separation, free speech, charity status for religious orgs and other important matters sent
Three Dimensions of Morality
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
April 21, 2011
In what ways is humanist ethics superior to religious ethics?
6 Comments
The Bible Does Not Exist
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
April 20, 2011
Let's get skeptical about whether "The Bible" is even real.
17 Comments
Rep. Gohmert Proposes “Ten Commandments Weekend”
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
April 20, 2011
Republican from Texas introduces House resolution designating first weekend of May as "Ten Commandments Weekend."
3 Comments
“ Paul” (A Nickell-odeon Review)
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
April 19, 2011
Off-the-planet humor.
Real-time, Real-Life Abduction Tests Psychics
A Skeptic Reads the Newspaper with Ben Radford
April 15, 2011
A Tennessee woman was abducted yesterday, and dozens of psychics are on the case. How will they do?
4 Comments
Kevin Smith: Attending a Catholic School Board meeting
True North Strong & Free Thinking with Justin B. Trottier
April 14, 2011
Guest post by Kevin Smith, CFI Canada spokesperson, on his defending gay student clubs banned at public Catholic schools
The Disappearing God
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
April 13, 2011
There is no God. And the signs are all around us.
8 Comments
Well Met: Loren Coleman
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
April 12, 2011
Different perspectives but much in common.
1 Comment
Sam Harris vs. William Lane Craig
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
April 11, 2011
Bestselling secularist author debates theologian on morality and God.
2 Comments
Don’t blame free speech for the murders in Afghanistan
Democratic Discourse with Michael De Dora
April 08, 2011
Many people believe Terry Jones has legal and moral responsibility. I believe he has neither. Here is why.
7 Comments
Outsourcing Justice
No Faith Value with Ronald A. Lindsay
April 06, 2011
The decision to try the 9/11 conspirators in Cuba
2 Comments
Let’s be Clear about Spiritualism’s Fog
It’s Only Natural with John Shook
April 06, 2011
Deepak Chopra's name gets thrown around a lot. But you gotta see how truly dangerous he is.
1 Comment
The Business of Mothman
Investigative Briefs with Joe Nickell
April 06, 2011
Mythical creature may attack wallets.
1 Comment
Supreme Court Thwarts Challenge of Religious School Subsidies; Taxpayer Standing Demolished
Reasonable Doubt with Derek C. Araujo
April 04, 2011
The Court's decision allows legislatures to circumvent the Establishment Clause by issuing tax credits instead of appropriations
