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Santorum Targets Higher Education

 GOP Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum seems to be making a career out of making ridiculous statements and slamming President Obama.  I’m sure an entire blog of some length could be dedicated to the silly things he says, but one of … Continue reading

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Celebrate Banned Books Week

One of the most enjoyable scholarly activities one can engage in is the reading of banned books.  It is often these banned books that portray a palpable reality, even if those realities are dark places into which one might not … Continue reading

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Mini-Series: Why I am No Longer a Christian

I ran across a mini-series, here put together as one video, on an excellent site that features hundreds of free documentary titles.  The site is called Top Documentary Films.  The film was not put together by a professional filmmaker, but … Continue reading

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The Biggest Threat to Christianity

I’ve heard it said that the most substantial threat to Christianity is a clear, thorough reading of the Biblical texts.  The hosts at the non-profit public access show, The Atheist Experience, discuss some of the inconsistencies in the Bible.

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Atheists Have Faith?

I was having a discussion with a family member recently about whether or not it takes “faith” to not believe in a god in the same way that it takes “faith” to believe that such a being exists.  She felt … Continue reading

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GOP Hopeful Rick Perry’s Prayer

America has seen its fair share of religious political leaders, but Rick Perry makes George W. Bush look like an agnostic. From CBS News online: On Saturday, Americans will get what for many will be their first taste of the … Continue reading

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Obama vs. Misconceptions

Just a few days ago, President Barack Obama quietly filed for reelection.  Besides some ridiculous talk about Donald Trump considering running for presidential office, the President seems to be largely unchallenged (at least in a focused fashion) from the GOP.  … Continue reading

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Free Pass For Religion?

Should religious views get a free pass from rational critique?

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Noam Chomsky on Middle Eastern Opinion of U.S.

Professor Noam Chomsky responding to a question posed by George Bush: “Why do they hate US, when we’re so good?” Interesting response.

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Book Burning, Anyone?

“Since American liberals don’t have the guts to say it, allow me: The Rev. Terry Jones hasn’t done anything wrong. Nothing.” So writes my friend and conservative radio host Michael Graham in the Boston Herald. And, on this, I think … Continue reading

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