New Poll: What do people think an Evangelical is?
A poll by an evangelical run polling firm reveals that amongst non-Christians evangelicals have a truly appaling reputation.
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The Fame Factor – Kanye West Goes Full Jesus
Kanye West appears to have gone “full Jesus”. For some this is a move that can be used to emotionally manipulate vast numbers of his fans.
2019 Freedom of Thought Report
Each year Humanists International, a non-governmental organisation championing secularism, human rights and equality, publishes a very comprehensive and influential report titled “The Freedom of Thought Report”. The 2019 edition is available and contains a few surprises. Let’s take a look. What exactly is this report all about? This is a comprehensive report on “discrimination against humanists, atheists and the … Read more
Most people want religion out of politics
Pew have published the results of a survery that asking people about religion and public life. I have doubts regarding the answers given.
Facebook and “Freedom of Expression”
As the 2020 elections loom in the US and also in the UK in just a few weeks, the role that Facebook plays in swinging the outcome via outright manipulation and lies is coming sharply into focus. “I don’t know, I can’t remember” There was this recent interaction between AOC and Mark Zuckerberg. What happened … Read more
Halloween – the official Zombie Day
What do we actually know about Halloween? Most of us happily accept the traditions and do not give too much thought to the origins of it all. Given that today is the day, let’s mull over it all a bit with a couple of questions. Where does the name “Halloween” come from? Traditionally, Halloween is Hallows’ … Read more