My Big Fat Secular Wedding

First off, Ted and I would like to apologize for our long absence from Skeptical Monkey. In the past eleven months, we’ve moved across the country, gotten new jobs, bought a house, and are currently in the process of planning a wedding. Sadly, in the midst of all these life-changing events, Skeptical Monkey [...]

Religion is a Lie!

And Now That We Have Your Attention…
Recently, on a trip to Denver, CO, we ran into a young man and woman, probably in their early twenties, who were handing out literature on the sidewalk. Both wore black t-shirts which read, plainly, “Religion is a lie.”

Naturally, we stopped to hear what they had to say. [...]

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

Psychic James Van Praagh Shows Off His “Powers” On The Dr. Phil Show

Montel Williams may be going off the air, but it appears there’s no shortage of talk show hosts willing to sell themselves out for a ratings boost. Just look at the Thursday, May 15th episode of Dr. Phil, on which self-proclaimed psychic James Van Praagh came by to promote “Ghost Whisperer” and shill his new [...]

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. [...]

Hey Psychics, Did You See This Coming?

Regulating Psychics? It’s About Time!
British psychics are in for a rude awakening. A new set of laws may force them to prove their talents in court, or “give disclaimers describing their services as entertainment or as scientific experiments with unpredictable results.”
Daylight Atheism sums up the situation quite well:
The law currently in force in this area [...]

The 9/11 Conspiracies – Fact or Fiction, Pt. 1

The History Channel Thoroughly Examines and Addresses Claims Made By 9/11 Conspiracy Theorists and Conspiracy Skeptics
Originally aired on the History Channel, this online version of the documentary is a nine part series. Parts one through three are shown below.
The tragedy of the attacks of 9/11 is ours to share; it is ours to remember; it [...]

Car Tires Don’t Protect You From Being Struck By Lightning

Your Car Is One of the Safest Places To Be In A Lightning Storm, But Not Because of the Rubber Tires.
You may have heard this one before. Some say the safest place to be during a lightning storm is in a car because of the rubber tires because the rubber tires will effectively ground the [...]

Pascal’s Wager: Let’s Make a Deal!

Non-believers often hear theists use the following argument:
Suppose you are right, and God doesn’t exist. When I die as a believer, I have lost nothing. I will have lived a happy, moral, fulfilling life, and when I die I simply cease to exist. But if you, as a non-believer, are wrong, you have to spend [...]

Think You’ve Seen A Ghost? Just Turn Out The Lights

Are you one of many Americans who believe they’ve experienced the presence of a ghost? Your own brain could be deceiving you. I am not referring to intelligence or alertness, but the electrical inner-workings of the brain. Electrical interference could be the culprit, rather than a supernatural entity. Let me explain.
Electromagnetism
Electromagnetism refers to an invisible [...]