History is not always the way we are told it was.
Reason, Evidence and the Rule of Logic. A collection of interesting articles and posts.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
America's True History of Religious Tolerance | History & Archaeology | Smithsonian Magazine
Friday, October 22, 2010
Religion: It’s almost like being in love | Dangerous Intersection
You know how it is when someone is in the first throes of infatuation. We call it “love,” but it’s very different than the kind of relationship that eventually develops. Or doesn’t develop. Read on
Richard Dawkins vs. Wendy Wright Round 2 � Soricidae's Blog
Part 2 of Dawkins vs Wright. See Part 1 below.
Richard Dawkins vs. Wendy Wright, Round 1 � Soricidae's Blog
You may have seen this video with Richard Dawkins interviewing creationist Wendy Wright. Soricidae's Blog presents a blow by blow account of part of the interview. It such a good example of how creationists side step issues when confronted with facts of evolution. Dawkins shows amazing restraint.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Pattern Behind Self Deception
If you are like me you enjoy learning about why we are the way we are. I also find it helpful in understanding why people continue to believe weird stuff.
Science and religion aren't friends
As the non-religious in America grows I think we will increasingly see articles like this in mainstream news media. If you haven't read or in my case listen to Jerry Coyne's book "Why Evolution Is True" I highly recommend it.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010-10-11-column11_ST_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010-10-11-column11_ST_N.htm
What’s The Harm?
The ripple effect of harm that flows from unscientific medical beliefs is multifarious and significant, but often neglected by those who are not familiar with the phenomenon. “What’s the harm” is therefore a question we will have to answer frequently and for the foreseeable future.
Atheists and Anger - Greta Christina - Greta Christina's Blog - RichardDawkins.net
This article is a reminder that we do have reasons to be upset.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
My Very First Post
Starting a blog site is not something I would have thought I would ever do. I have two websites and rarely put anything on them. I don't really enjoy writing but have been told I do a decent job.
The main intention of this blog is really to pass on other people's articles, blog posts etc...that I think support my hopes in making this a more rational world to live in.
The main intention of this blog is really to pass on other people's articles, blog posts etc...that I think support my hopes in making this a more rational world to live in.
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