Skepticism and critical thinking in a world of new age, religion and credulous pop culture
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By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 1231
Intelligent Design has come to Michigan. Michigan is my home state, so this gives me motivation to get off my big fat brain and do some research. And I have a child who will be entering the Michigan school system soon. That gives me motivation to write.
by M Parrott
Article ID: 1219
“On my honour, I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and to the Queen” Continue reading ‘Allegiance and flag burning’ »
by Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 1218
Article ID: 1215
Skepticism is a philosophical commitment to doubt. However, to doubt without end is of no use.
Committed skeptics include Harry Houdini, Penn and Teller, Carl Sagan, Isaac Asimov, James Randi, Christopher Hitchens, and many other intellectual giants.
Continue reading ‘Punk skepticism: A perfect mix of skeptic and rebel’ »
By Rodrigo Neely
Article ID: 1213
“Naysayer!”
“Why do you want to take away people’s beliefs?!”
“You’re just narrow minded!”
“You give off bad vibes!”
The above are all accusations any skeptic at work can expect to hear. In fact, I suggest that if you are a skeptic and you have not heard these accusations, you are not doing your job.
By M Parrott
Article ID: 1210
When religious censorship is discussed, it is often about an individual being censored. Religious censorship does happen within groups too, and we’ll come to that later. First we’ll start with the individual and the law.
By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 121
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
By Andy Kaiser
Article ID: 114
What’s the harm in New Age beliefs? What’s the harm in a non-questioning acceptance of religion? Is anyone really hurt if you give money to television psychics, or worship any particular brand of god? In fact, let’s look broader than the umbrella of religion, New Age and superstitious beliefs. Let’s examine credulity.
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