Punish girls for taking pictures of each other semi-naked, do nothing about boys who distribute the pictures.… Read the rest
The Skeptical Alt-Heath Practitioner
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonA skeptical massage therapist/science writer is being sued for being ‘offensive.’… Read the rest
Anthony Gottlieb on Gods and Gardens
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonIf the idea of God is inexpressible, just get on with the gardening.… Read the rest
Columbia University ‘Miracle’ Study: Flawed and Fraud
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonEven a cursory review of the report reveals many potential flaws.… Read the rest
Role of US evangelists in Uganda’s ‘kill the gays’ bill
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonIt is not being homosexual but the prevailing atmosphere of homophobia that makes some people miserable. … Read the rest
On misogynist language
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia Benson‘Racial slurs would not be tolerated or defended, but the use of sexist language was acceptable.’… Read the rest
The Hunt for the Hat Gene
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonIf there’s a God gene, there must be a hat gene, and a jeans gene, and a singing gene, and…… Read the rest
Ratzinger’s 2001 letter to the bishops
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonMore concerned about the ‘eucharist’ than about the molested ‘minors.’… Read the rest
Lawyers for victims say pope obstructed justice.
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonIn 2001 Ratzinger issued an order ensuring the church’s investigations into child sex abuse claims be carried out in secret.… Read the rest
John Hartung on ‘Love thy Neighbor’
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonThy neighbor is not everyone, it is thy group.… Read the rest
Communal justice in Bolivia
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonCases include death sentences for women accused of adultery and the beating, stoning, hanging, and burning of an elected official accused of corruption.… Read the rest
Being a new atheist means not saying you’re sorry
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonIt seems as if in order to be a ‘good’ atheist one has to feel bad about not believing in god.… Read the rest
Frontline’s ‘Prisoners of Silence’
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonDouble-blind testing show it’s the ‘facilitator’ who is typing.… Read the rest
Theocracy in America
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonCatholic bishop tells a Representative what to do.… Read the rest
Raw Nerve Apologizes to Peter Tatchell
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia Benson‘Mr Tatchell is not Islamophobic and is not “part of the Islamophobia industry.” Nor is OutRage!’… Read the rest
Pseudoscience is not a valid educational choice
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonA curious working definition of ‘diversity’ now includes funnelling public money to an occult society.… Read the rest
Robert Wright on Dennett at Beliefnet
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonDennett ‘declared that life on earth shows signs of having a higher purpose.’ Not.… Read the rest
Tim Sandefur on Robert Wright on Dennett
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonDennett admitted there’s a Higher Purpose! No he didn’t.… Read the rest
Tehran Plans to Execute Protesters
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonThe news of death sentences sparked immediate condemnation from international human rights groups.… Read the rest
The War on Women: Afghanistan and Eastern Congo
Apr 10th, 2010 | Filed by Ophelia BensonThere are certain realities we should not lose sight of and certain people we should not sell out.… Read the rest