It is easier to arrive at a ‘just price’ for beer and jam than for purification.… Read the rest
Eugenie Scott on the Creationist ‘Origin’
Nov 1st, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia BensonFaced with ignorance like this, she is reminded of a jeremiad: ‘Oh foolish people, and without understanding.’… Read the rest
First Scientology, Then the Rest of Religion
Nov 1st, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia BensonScientology is deemed a sect not a religion, so they are required to produce evidence for their claims.… Read the rest
Andrew Copson: Happy 150th to ‘On Liberty’
Nov 1st, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia BensonThe communalist approach to diversity places ‘groups’ at the centre of policy rather than free individuals.… Read the rest
Nick Cohen on Instant Protests
Nov 1st, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia BensonIf someone points out an incorrect fact, you correct it; if people say you must think what they think, you ignore them.… Read the rest
Jason Rosenhouse on Accommodationism
Nov 1st, 2009 | Filed by Ophelia BensonIt is liberal denominations that are losing members, while more conservative churches are going strong.… Read the rest