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5 Things I Didn’t Know About Islam
I learned a little about Islam, the Koran, and Muslim beliefs by watching watching National Geographic’s “Inside the Koran”. Here’s a short list of five things I didn’t know about Islam prior.
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Skeptical Monkey Redesigned
Skeptical Monkey redesigned its website. This improved version focuses on content and sports improvements in SEO and speed.
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Marker In The Sand
Is Religion Really to blame for centuries of war? Or would we be fighting each other anyway?
I recently came upon an article titled "Theism Versus Atheism" on Relijournal. At first glance it seemed to be another just summary of theist vs. atheism arguments. But the author had some interesting points about crusades and the religion-causes-war [...]
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Jesus Fish vs. Darwin Fish in the US
America Isn’t Shy About Displaying Christian Faith on Cars
During a recent cross country trip from Arizona to New York, we took note of every ‘religious fish’ car magnet we saw and about where in the country we saw it. Somewhat expectedly, it went something like this:
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Photos of the Creation Museum in Kentucky
Rather than using science, the Creation Museum employs emotional messages to push its own scientific propaganda.
During a recent cross country trip, we stopped by the new Creation Museum in Kentucky. We wanted to see this with our own eyes. We took a few photos while we were there.
Sara in front of the Creation Museum, Kentucky
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On Being Certain
Believing You Are Right Even When You’re Not, Inspired By Science-Based Medicine’s Harriet Hall
I came upon this wonderful post over at Science-Based Medicine:
Neurologist Robert A. Burton, MD has written a gem of a book: On Being Certain: Believing You Are Right Even When You’re Not. His thesis is that “Certainty and similar states of ‘knowing [...]
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What Makes You So Special?
It is almost irresistible for humans to believe we have some special relation to the universe and that humankind is not just the result of a chain of coincidences.
At the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City in 1995, Carl Sagan gave a speech about humankind’s place in the universe in relation [...]
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Does ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’ Openly Discourage Thinking?
The Book’s Introduction Indicates Some Students Would Rather Be Spoon-Fed The Answers Than Think For Themselves
I began reading Michael Shermer’s How We Believe. I didn’t even get to the end of chapter 1 before being taken aback.
Before Shermer converted to a religious skeptic, he spent several years as a born again Christian. Among other works, [...]
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We Told You! This Is A Christian Nation!
According to an AOL poll, Christianity Is THE ONLY Religion That Deserves Its Own License Plate
Venganza.org reports that Florida is considering a religious speciality license plate for its automobiles. The proposed plates, which include a cross and the words “I Believe,” promotes Christianity.
From the original article on AOL:
Some lawmakers say the state should be careful. [...]
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Welcome Back from the 19th Century
I recently stumbled upon the website for New Mexicans for Science and Reason. Thanks to Kylie Sturgess over at PodBlack Blog for bringing this to our attention. For more background information you may refer to this article on USA Today’s website.
I was able to find a page called Best and Worst of the Year Awards, [...]
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5 Things I Didn’t Know About Islam
I learned a little about Islam, the Koran, and Muslim beliefs by watching watching National Geographic’s “Inside the Koran”. Here’s a short list of five things I didn’t know about Islam prior.
Full PostSkeptical Monkey Redesigned
Skeptical Monkey redesigned its website. This improved version focuses on content and sports improvements in SEO and speed.
Full PostMarker In The Sand
Is Religion Really to blame for centuries of war? Or would we be fighting each other anyway?
I recently came upon an article titled "Theism Versus Atheism" on Relijournal. At first glance it seemed to be another just summary of theist vs. atheism arguments. But the author had some interesting points about crusades and the religion-causes-war [...]
Jesus Fish vs. Darwin Fish in the US
America Isn’t Shy About Displaying Christian Faith on Cars
During a recent cross country trip from Arizona to New York, we took note of every ‘religious fish’ car magnet we saw and about where in the country we saw it. Somewhat expectedly, it went something like this:
Photos of the Creation Museum in Kentucky
Rather than using science, the Creation Museum employs emotional messages to push its own scientific propaganda.
During a recent cross country trip, we stopped by the new Creation Museum in Kentucky. We wanted to see this with our own eyes. We took a few photos while we were there.
Sara in front of the Creation Museum, Kentucky
On Being Certain
Believing You Are Right Even When You’re Not, Inspired By Science-Based Medicine’s Harriet Hall
I came upon this wonderful post over at Science-Based Medicine:
Neurologist Robert A. Burton, MD has written a gem of a book: On Being Certain: Believing You Are Right Even When You’re Not. His thesis is that “Certainty and similar states of ‘knowing [...]
What Makes You So Special?
It is almost irresistible for humans to believe we have some special relation to the universe and that humankind is not just the result of a chain of coincidences.
At the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City in 1995, Carl Sagan gave a speech about humankind’s place in the universe in relation [...]
Does ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’ Openly Discourage Thinking?
The Book’s Introduction Indicates Some Students Would Rather Be Spoon-Fed The Answers Than Think For Themselves
I began reading Michael Shermer’s How We Believe. I didn’t even get to the end of chapter 1 before being taken aback.
Before Shermer converted to a religious skeptic, he spent several years as a born again Christian. Among other works, [...]
Full PostWe Told You! This Is A Christian Nation!
According to an AOL poll, Christianity Is THE ONLY Religion That Deserves Its Own License Plate
Venganza.org reports that Florida is considering a religious speciality license plate for its automobiles. The proposed plates, which include a cross and the words “I Believe,” promotes Christianity.
From the original article on AOL:
Some lawmakers say the state should be careful. [...]
Welcome Back from the 19th Century
I recently stumbled upon the website for New Mexicans for Science and Reason. Thanks to Kylie Sturgess over at PodBlack Blog for bringing this to our attention. For more background information you may refer to this article on USA Today’s website.
I was able to find a page called Best and Worst of the Year Awards, [...]
