Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
Something dramatic has just happened, but there is considerable confusion as to what exactly is going on … the picture on the left is that that of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani with her son Sajjad at home. Why the confusion, well only a few days ago she was in Jail awaiting for her death sentence of … Read more
Really fantastic news … a couple of months ago I blogged about the challenge being faced by the school systems in Louisiana … some creationist loons were attempting to have all references to evolution purged from school science text books. The defenders had at that time gained a good provisional decision, but faced another final … Read more
There are going to be some Atheist advertisements on the sides of buses in Fort Worth, Texas, and its all causing a lot of fuss because all the local ministers are threatening a bus boycott. From one viewpoint, I suspect quite a few folks will be happy about that, because the buses will be a … Read more
Lets start with the famous L Ron Hubbard quote … “Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wanted to make a million dollars, the best way to do it would be start his own religion.” ~ L Ron Hubbard. I bet you can guess where this post is going … … Read more
Have you even been tempted to check out some of the reviews on Amazon UK for the Bible? … well you should … because nestled among all the folks who take themselves far too seriously are some who truly do have a delicious sense of humor. Finding the following little gems was truly enough to … Read more
Here is a nice quote that I’ve lifted directly from the transcript of his debate with Tony Blair … “The way I phrase it in my book, available at fine bookstores everywhere, is that I propose a pact with the faith, the faithful, I’ll take it again, quoting from the great Thomas Jefferson, I don’t … Read more