Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
On Nov 17, a North Carolina court found Pastor Michael Baldwin guilty of running a fraudulent investment scam. What is the story here? Let’s find out. What exactly was he up to? He had established an “Investment Opportunity” called Miracle Mansion that started as long ago as 2009. The concept was this – it was … Read more
Arkansas had an interesting item pop up for a vote – Amendment 3. The results are in and so those that live there can breath a big sigh of relief because common sense has prevailed. Here are the official results for Amendment 3 … What exactly was this amendment? The voters were asked to support … Read more
It is sadly way too common to come across stories of kids being abused in churches these days. This new story appears to take it all to an entirely new and very dark level. Quick Facts Which Megachurch? – It is Rock Church in San Diego. That was founded and led by former NFL player Miles … Read more
When you join a religious group it is common to have terms that you agree to abide by. One of the Church of Scientology terms is that you agree to their arbitration for any and all disputes forever. What happens when you come to your senses and decide, “Nope, this is not for me”, what … Read more
There has been the big ticket case, Roe V. Wade being overturned, that has garnered SCOTUS a great deal of very well deserved contempt and ridicule. Sadly, it was not the only game in play. Other cases have also been of considerable concern. Namely … Sensible gun regulations … obliterated. Clean air EPA regulations … obliterated. Ruled … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exists for one reason – protect the environment (duh … the clue is in the name). In other words it is all about the creation of a far better world. Who could possibly object to clean air, and clean drinkable water? The Gov of Michigan in 2014 perhaps. Just ask … Read more