Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
For some, not taking the vaccine and not wearing a mask was very much a political / religious statement of defiance. While a hard core took a solid stance, there was, and still is, a far wider majority carried along by that utterly crazy bit of social insanity. I’m making a couple of assumptions here. … Read more
If you are a student in school who refuses to complete homework, you might indeed anticipate that this would become an issue. Initially you might face questions from your teacher. If that does not resolve it then a visit to the principles office, perhaps with parents, to discuss the matter might be next. What happens … Read more
High School seniors in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, invited to attend a college and career fair, instead found themselves attending a religious indoctrination session. Enticed by a flyer that promised “free food”, “fun and games”, “college fair” and “special guest”, many signed up. How it played out was rather different. What Actually Happened at this “College … Read more
On Sept 13, 2022 Pew posted an article titled “Modeling the Future of Religion in America“. If you happen to be utterly ticked off by religious fanatics consistently and persistently imposting intolerance, hatred, and bigotry, then this new Pew insight will indeed be a very welcomed bit of good news. If however you are a … Read more
Today’s posting concerns a rather strange case of kidnapping. In this specific case it concerns a conspiracy between the mother of the kidnapped boy and the Dean of a Christian School. We will get into the specifics of what happened shortly. First, let’s step back and mull over the general concept. Ted Patrick, The Father … Read more
Back in 1917 there was a supreme court case that revolved around the concept of Freedom of Speech – Schenck v. United States. The defendant was opposed to the draft during WWI and had been distributing leaflets to that end. When prosecuted, he took a “Freedom of Speech” stance. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. took this … Read more