The Secular and Secularism
July 02, 2009
Philosopher Charles Taylor describes the meanings of the term "secular" and then discusses the future of the Secular.
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Senior progressive theologian urges UCC churches to save the Planet
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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Only child porn lovers want to fight internet censorship?
June 22, 2009
It starts with child pornography. Who could protest against protecting children?
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Science and religion are incompatible in two major ways
June 15, 2009
Of course science and faith conflict. Asking science to betray its method or conclusions simply disables science.
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Barbarian Muslim women in strange clothing? I don’t think so, but…
June 13, 2009
A faithful commentator on my blogs about the Muslim veil deserves a reply. Who is barbaric?
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Another look at Secularism and Muslim non-conformity
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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President Obama tells Europe to relax over the Muslim burqa
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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Humanism’s Destiny lies with Naturalism, not Religion
May 29, 2009
Religions have no claims on humanism's ethics, since religion erodes value and responsibility in this life.
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It’s no mystery how Nonbelievers stay moral without God
May 24, 2009
To hear the religious, you'd suppose that atheists have no reason to be moral. But there's really no mystery here.
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Free Speech Watch: Gagging in Britain
May 17, 2009
Europe is betraying the Enlightenment, trading intellectual liberty for a false peace.
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