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Another Antihero Is Born
Who really wants to hear about children being massacred by a gun toting lunatic? Over the next week or two the media will be sure we hear every last detail. Not just about the event and everyone it effects but … Continue reading
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Tagged critical thinking, culture, humanism, ignorance, media, news
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Theism’s Subtle Undermining of Morality Part 2
There is no question of shared motivations to moral action. There is also no question as to who is more or less moral; the religious or the nonreligious? In the end it works out more or less even. This examination … Continue reading
Theism’s Subtle Attack On Love and Compassion
I have written a few entries on humanism and ethics and they were intended to show that humanists and other unbelievers have a sound set of moral ethics and values. What they do not address is motivation. Secularists are, for … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, compassion, humanism, philosophy, psychology, religion
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I’m Islamophobic
Well, not really for the word is thrown around by Islamic authorities to label anyone or anything that criticizes or disagrees with them as a bigot. So I don’t use Islamophobia in that sense but I am afraid. I am … Continue reading
Crazy Watering Can
This is a video based on Bertrand Rusell’s teapot. He suggested a thought experiment: If I were to suggest that between the Earth and Mars there is a china teapot revolving about the sun in an elliptical orbit, nobody would … Continue reading
As Promised, a printable humanist declaration
I have a printout version of the affirmations of humanism based on the one written by the council for secular humanism. I have mentioned this a few times and have never posted it. Well finally here it is pdf and … Continue reading
Paul Kurtz the Father of Secular Humanism, Champion of Reason and a One of The Biggest Influences on My Thinking Has Died
In 1999 I came across this book at the library and I so much enjoyed it that I subscribed to Free Inquiry magazine and read a few more of Kurtz’ books. I called him at the Center for Inquiry and … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, critical thinking, Human Rights, humanism, skepticism
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Consider the source
We all remember Todd Akin’s ridiculously ignorant ‘legitimate rape’ comments. The ensuing firestorm left most of us outraged and shaking our heads. Joe Walsh thinks modern medicine negates the need for abortion, Jenny McCarthy spreads dangerous misinformation about vaccinations, conspiracy … Continue reading
Why Humanism Part 2
I have had the great pleasure exploring many different ideologies. I studied philosophy and psychology at college and did a lot of reading of my own. Out of them all I chose humanism. There are thousands and thousands of religions, … Continue reading
Why Humanism: Part 1
This blog’s official philosophical position is secular humanism. We do, however, carry a quite a mixed bag of ideals and values. Mainly because we understand the dangers of labels. College education and self study has made me fortunate enough to … Continue reading
