Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
Various news outlets are reporting a story about the rather infamous John Hagee. For example the UK’s Daily Mail explains … ‘That is one of the filthiest, most derogatory and sinful uses of the Lord’s name I can think of’: Women who cry out God’s name during sex should be jailed, pastor says Dr John Hagee, … Read more
As might be expected, in response to the latest Pew research report that highlights a huge growth of nones and the decline of belief in the US, many believers are popping up to claim that the numbers are all wrong. An example is Jerry Newcombe popping up on the Christian Post with the claim that atheism … Read more
Today’s BBC The Big Question looks to be a very interesting one, it asks just one question, “Have human rights laws achieved more for mankind than religion?” Those taking part include … @andrewcopson Andrew Copson Vice President at International Humanist and Ethical Union, and Chief Executive at British Humanist Association @PeterTatchell human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell @MaryamNamazie Maryam Namaze from the … Read more
The signpost above is of course a joke and does not actually exist, and while we might laugh, we also need to remember that a rather serious point is being raised. So the context here is that Republican Gov. Mike Pence has just signed into law the freedoms for religious beliefs law. The very vocal opposition that … Read more
If you missed it, or you live outside the US and don’t have access to CNN, then here it is … How does it play out? We get to meet Mr & Mrs Gormley, and then their son David who is, unlike his parents, not religious, and that has been quite distressing for his parents. They then … Read more
According to Tom Cotton, the newly elected senator, the justification for his now rather infamous letter is clearly demonstrated by Iran’s quest for regional domination, and as evidence for that claim he points to the fact that Iran already occupies Tehran. Yes you read that correctly, apparently Iran has demonstrated their quest for regional domination by taking over Tehran. Did he … Read more