Life Without a Net
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Why Doesn’t Arguing Scientifically Work?
Here’s a truism we’re all familiar with: The wiser we get, the more we realize how little we know. It’s especially true of scientific investigation and education. More importantly, it’s a foundational difference between religion and science. The hallmark of science is its malleability. When the data changes, the hypotheses change. The best scientific thinkers are … Continue reading
The U.N., Religion, and Violence Against Women
I wanted to be a social worker and went to school, but my husband wanted to start a church… so… that’s what we did. These are the words of one of the speakers at the Human Rights Defenders Initiative Policy Forum on Religion, Belief, and Womens Rights, held at the Jimmy Carter Center earlier this week. … Continue reading
Belief: Smoke and Mirrors
In anticipation of the American Atheists Conference, I’ve been focusing on what I believe are some of the biggest issues facing atheists and theists in America’s social climate. Today, I’d like to highlight a part of Daniel Dennett and Linda LaScola’s new paper, “Preachers Who Are Not Believers.” It’s a qualitative look at several case … Continue reading
Why Do I Hammer Beliefs?
Dodger asks, “So i ask you again, why have you started a blog where you try hammer beliefs, which are neither better nor worse than yours?” It’s a fair question to ask, and I think it’s important enough to answer in a separate blog post. To begin with, let’s be very careful of the language … Continue reading
Guilt
I’m reading an interesting article about compersion. This is my first reading of Eric Francis, and I’m finding him to be very thought provoking. While I obviously take issue with his ideas about chakras, astrology, and other woo-woo, he has some noteworthy things to say about guilt, jealousy, and possession. I’m only through part two … Continue reading
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