Karen Garst, PhD, has recently published Women Beyond Belief, her edited volume of 22 personal stories of modern women who have abandoned organized religion and moved on to live freely, Continue Reading →
This is usually not a politically tinged site, except where evangelical/conservative forces are concerned, but like many stunned by Trump’s unlikely win, I have my concerns. An inexperienced President who Continue Reading →
Many of you may have seen this announcement on FB or by email, but just to make sure, “The Arrogance of Religious Thought” is available in paperback, right here to Continue Reading →
John C. Wathey’s clearly written and interesting book, The Illusion of God’s Presence is certainly worth the read for a good exposition on the intersection of science and belief: 320 Continue Reading →
Check out Carl Sagan’s “Best of” video on Youtube. From climate change and the push for solar technology over fossil fuels to the distribution of the US budget away from Continue Reading →
Deeyah Kahn gives a moving talk about her experiences as a Muslim girl and her films that document the horrific honor killings and terrorist recruitment in Europe’s Muslim communities. The Continue Reading →
Bill Nye on evolution, DNA, science investigation, volcanoes, extraordinary claims, precision measurement, lunar eclipses…you name it. I NEVER saw an episode of Bill Nye the Science Guy when it aired Continue Reading →
Hannu Rajaniemi, a Finnish cosmologist, nails one of the the most insightful presentations on the staggering complexity of our universe, both the preposterously distant and the infinitesimally small. A must-watch. Continue Reading →
Here’s two recent TED talks from scientists who demonstrate the daily use of evolutionary theory, the likes of which goes on all over the world, undertaken by millions of scientists Continue Reading →
This clip from Bill Maher’s Real Time truly hits home. Trying NEW things to improve the situation is what democracy is all about. Conservatives in any political system try to Continue Reading →
