She goes on thinking some weird chemicals are in water, ground and air that makes her sprinklers cause rainbows and thinks that rainbows are new from water.
* stupid
* woman
* light
* refraction
* rainbows
* sprinkler
* Dihydrogen
* Monoxide
* conspiracy
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Atheist bus campaign rejected in Australia
In this video: David Rutledge, host of the ABC's 'Religion Report', interviews Atheist Foundation of Australia (AFA) president David Nicholls about the recent rejection of proposed atheist bus advertisements in Sydney, Australia. Date aired: 26 November, 2008. Pictured: Atheist bus ads in London, UK-
Friday, July 30, 2010
Randy Rives: Taking over education
From the Texas State Board of Education, Jyly 23, 2010
Randy Rives from Odessa, Texas, USA
Randy Rives from Odessa, Texas, USA
Atheist exclusivism and moments in atheist history
Warming! stupidity
Quote: "Atheism in the Marxist form is repudiated by many modern atheists, who regard Marxism as a sort of religion itself. Nevertheless, it cannot be ignored as having had a massive impact on how widespread atheism is today."
I am by no means talking about atheist here in america but never the less there is a legacy that must be remembered.
I don't pretend to conflate atheists with all of communism but there is a fair amount of atheists who wish to conflate the heterodox actions of Christians who are not following the teachings of Jesus Christ. The very core of communism was a belief in evolution and deep hatred of all things Religious. If you question why some people are prejudice and discriminate against atheists then remember recent history.
Note just the USSR and China figures. This is clear evidence and a deductively valid issue as to why atheism is feared and considered dangerous. The greatest activator for hatred of atheism is any issue dealing with hatred of religion. China would like to crush all religion but I suggest they are barely tolerating religion because of pressure from other nations. As it is this potential super power does not have the greatest human rights record. If atheists like Christopher Hitchens want to kill the poison that is religion then I suggest it is not helping atheists to be trusted or help to quiet the fears of people who want a free and open market place of ideas in the public commons.
If you are an atheist and you want to close off and remove the freedom of religion then how are you different then the desires of the power mad atheists of the cultural revolution of China or the U.S.S.R. The over 130 million killed in the name of power mad Atheists are still a fresh memory of some and atheists need to be objective and factor this in to any hatred you may have against Religion.
If Atheists want freedom from religion then China may be the place to live. Otherwise try to understand what liberty and a free and open market place of ideas means to the continued health of this Constitutional Republic that promises freedom of religion as key to the liberties we enjoy here in the USA. Close that free and open market place of ideas and freedom will die along with it.
Warming! stupidity
Quote: "Atheism in the Marxist form is repudiated by many modern atheists, who regard Marxism as a sort of religion itself. Nevertheless, it cannot be ignored as having had a massive impact on how widespread atheism is today."
I am by no means talking about atheist here in america but never the less there is a legacy that must be remembered.
I don't pretend to conflate atheists with all of communism but there is a fair amount of atheists who wish to conflate the heterodox actions of Christians who are not following the teachings of Jesus Christ. The very core of communism was a belief in evolution and deep hatred of all things Religious. If you question why some people are prejudice and discriminate against atheists then remember recent history.
Note just the USSR and China figures. This is clear evidence and a deductively valid issue as to why atheism is feared and considered dangerous. The greatest activator for hatred of atheism is any issue dealing with hatred of religion. China would like to crush all religion but I suggest they are barely tolerating religion because of pressure from other nations. As it is this potential super power does not have the greatest human rights record. If atheists like Christopher Hitchens want to kill the poison that is religion then I suggest it is not helping atheists to be trusted or help to quiet the fears of people who want a free and open market place of ideas in the public commons.
If you are an atheist and you want to close off and remove the freedom of religion then how are you different then the desires of the power mad atheists of the cultural revolution of China or the U.S.S.R. The over 130 million killed in the name of power mad Atheists are still a fresh memory of some and atheists need to be objective and factor this in to any hatred you may have against Religion.
If Atheists want freedom from religion then China may be the place to live. Otherwise try to understand what liberty and a free and open market place of ideas means to the continued health of this Constitutional Republic that promises freedom of religion as key to the liberties we enjoy here in the USA. Close that free and open market place of ideas and freedom will die along with it.
Warming! stupidity
Atheist Experience: Judeo-Christian
Don and Russell talk about the ignorance behind the buzzword "Judeo-Christian".
The Atheist Experience TV Show
#667: "Judeo-Christian"
Host: Russell Glasser
Co-host: Don Baker
2010-07-25
The Atheist Experience TV Show
#667: "Judeo-Christian"
Host: Russell Glasser
Co-host: Don Baker
2010-07-25
Free music proof: No God
Did Matt Horne and James Corden have the Atheist Bus Campaign in mind when they wrote this link for the 2009 Brit Awards?
Thursday, July 29, 2010
James Randi and Richard Dawkins talks about paranormal
Randi and Dawkins discuss the perinormal and paranormal. This is only a brief clip of the conversation from the Amazing Meeting (January 2005) put on by the James Randi Educational Foundation.
Judge Wants 10C Monument in Tennessee Courthouse
Proposed Hawkins County courthouse display called 'unconstitutional'
ROGERSVILLE (WATE) - A Hawkins County judge wants to have a "Foundations of American Law and Government" display put up at the justice center that opened in January, but there's controversy.
The suggested plan is to put up several framed historic documents and the Ten Commandments up on a bare wall in the building.
The other documents are: the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Magna Carta, Star Spangled Banner, National Motto, Preamble to the Tennessee Constitution, Bill of Rights, Picture of Lady Justice, Benjamin Franklin's epitaph, George Washington's inaugural address and prayer at Valley Forge, National Pledge, Tennessee House Resolution 0815 and Tennessee Senate Resolution 0158.
"I was traveling to different courthouses in the area and I noticed most courthouses have an American Heritage display. I realized Hawkins County did not have one. We've been clear from the beginning that the purpose of the display is not to promote religion, but to explain the role religion played in the founding of this country," said Judge Taylor.
But a Wisconsin based group called the Freedom From Religion Foundation wrote a letter to the County Commissioners. The group's Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor says they feel the display is unconstitutional.
"It's clear he's trying to use the monument to promote his personal views on religion," said Gaylor.
In the letter, they point out specific examples, like how the words "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance are much larger than the rest of the page.
"Admittedly, on the plaque, that font is larger than the rest of the plaque. But the core of the pledge is in that portion," said Judge Taylor, in response.
The letter points out that the Ten Commandments have no relation to the civic heritage of the United States.
"There is a Supreme Court decision to not put the Ten Commandments in courthouses," said Gaylor.
"The federal courts agree this type of display is not a violation of separation of church and state," said Judge Taylor.
The display is backed by some local churches like East Rogersville Baptist Church. They raised $1,500 to help get the display put up.
"It's really sad we have people who wrote the letter, and want to whitewash our society. We were founded as a Christian nation," said Pastor Steve Owenby.
"We feel like this is something that's supported by our community and our law allows it. We'd like to be left alone to put it up," said Judge Taylor.
The next step is for the county attorney to look into the matter and advice the county commission on if they are legally okay to vote on the display.
ROGERSVILLE (WATE) - A Hawkins County judge wants to have a "Foundations of American Law and Government" display put up at the justice center that opened in January, but there's controversy.
The suggested plan is to put up several framed historic documents and the Ten Commandments up on a bare wall in the building.
The other documents are: the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Magna Carta, Star Spangled Banner, National Motto, Preamble to the Tennessee Constitution, Bill of Rights, Picture of Lady Justice, Benjamin Franklin's epitaph, George Washington's inaugural address and prayer at Valley Forge, National Pledge, Tennessee House Resolution 0815 and Tennessee Senate Resolution 0158.
"I was traveling to different courthouses in the area and I noticed most courthouses have an American Heritage display. I realized Hawkins County did not have one. We've been clear from the beginning that the purpose of the display is not to promote religion, but to explain the role religion played in the founding of this country," said Judge Taylor.
But a Wisconsin based group called the Freedom From Religion Foundation wrote a letter to the County Commissioners. The group's Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor says they feel the display is unconstitutional.
"It's clear he's trying to use the monument to promote his personal views on religion," said Gaylor.
In the letter, they point out specific examples, like how the words "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance are much larger than the rest of the page.
"Admittedly, on the plaque, that font is larger than the rest of the plaque. But the core of the pledge is in that portion," said Judge Taylor, in response.
The letter points out that the Ten Commandments have no relation to the civic heritage of the United States.
"There is a Supreme Court decision to not put the Ten Commandments in courthouses," said Gaylor.
"The federal courts agree this type of display is not a violation of separation of church and state," said Judge Taylor.
The display is backed by some local churches like East Rogersville Baptist Church. They raised $1,500 to help get the display put up.
"It's really sad we have people who wrote the letter, and want to whitewash our society. We were founded as a Christian nation," said Pastor Steve Owenby.
"We feel like this is something that's supported by our community and our law allows it. We'd like to be left alone to put it up," said Judge Taylor.
The next step is for the county attorney to look into the matter and advice the county commission on if they are legally okay to vote on the display.
Atheist Comedy - Family Values
They always claim that their family values come from the bible, don't they? What if that were really true?
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Don McLeroy - Civil Rights and Experts
Texas State Board of Education.
Don McLeroy, R-Bryah
Video of September 17, 2009
Don McLeroy "Someone's got to stand up to experts"
Video of March 27, 2009
tfn.org
Don McLeroy, R-Bryah
Video of September 17, 2009
Don McLeroy "Someone's got to stand up to experts"
Video of March 27, 2009
tfn.org
Sassy Gay Friend: Eve
The book of Genesis would have ended MUCH differently if Eve had a Sassy Gay Friend.
The Second City New Media
Director: Joshua Funk -------- Producer: Mark Kienlen --------- Crew: Mike Damanskis
©2010 The Second City Inc./Brian Gallivan
The Second City New Media
Director: Joshua Funk -------- Producer: Mark Kienlen --------- Crew: Mike Damanskis
©2010 The Second City Inc./Brian Gallivan
Witchcraft Tainted Wedding Dress
Judge Judy rules against "touched" Deliverance Minister.
Below is an article about the ceremony that included 144,000 clergy in which the plaintiff participated:
Unification Church leader Sun Myung Moon's latest attempt at wedding himself to Christian leaders is, literally, through weddings. On April 27th he presided over a mass wedding ceremony in which some 700 clergy and their wives renewed their wedding vows. The Washington Times, reporting on the event, stated,
In a "marriage blessing and renewal ceremony" presided over by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the group of mostly Christian pastors exchanged rings and declared that despite differing theologies a lifelong family commitment is the common thread of all religions. (The Washington Times, April 28, 2002)
The ceremony was broadcast to all fifty states and other countries. Clergy meetings were also held in other cities across the country, including Mobile, AL. A similar meeting was held in Birmingham on April 13th (see the article "Unholy Matrimony" in this issue).
Rev. Michael Jenkins, a Unification Church minister, "said the general aim of the 'blessing' was to include 144,000 clergy worldwide to fulfill a biblical image of the faithful 'being sealed' by God and representing 'all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues.'" (The Washington Times, April 28, 2002) While there is certainly nothing wrong with clergy renewing their wedding vows and affirming their commitment to family, it is troubling that they would do so under the auspices of the false god and the false messiah of the Unification Church or its affiliates.
For example, in the course of the wedding ceremony Moon, "declared that the couples were 'committed to becoming true husbands and wives.'" (The Washington Times, April 28, 2002) In Moon's theology one can only become a "true" husband and wife through being associated with the "True Parents" (Moon and his wife). It is through that connection that salvation comes. Thus, while this may be a renewal of wedding vows to those clergy who participate, to Moon it is an affirmation and acknowledgement of his messiahship.
Below is an article about the ceremony that included 144,000 clergy in which the plaintiff participated:
Unification Church leader Sun Myung Moon's latest attempt at wedding himself to Christian leaders is, literally, through weddings. On April 27th he presided over a mass wedding ceremony in which some 700 clergy and their wives renewed their wedding vows. The Washington Times, reporting on the event, stated,
In a "marriage blessing and renewal ceremony" presided over by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the group of mostly Christian pastors exchanged rings and declared that despite differing theologies a lifelong family commitment is the common thread of all religions. (The Washington Times, April 28, 2002)
The ceremony was broadcast to all fifty states and other countries. Clergy meetings were also held in other cities across the country, including Mobile, AL. A similar meeting was held in Birmingham on April 13th (see the article "Unholy Matrimony" in this issue).
Rev. Michael Jenkins, a Unification Church minister, "said the general aim of the 'blessing' was to include 144,000 clergy worldwide to fulfill a biblical image of the faithful 'being sealed' by God and representing 'all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues.'" (The Washington Times, April 28, 2002) While there is certainly nothing wrong with clergy renewing their wedding vows and affirming their commitment to family, it is troubling that they would do so under the auspices of the false god and the false messiah of the Unification Church or its affiliates.
For example, in the course of the wedding ceremony Moon, "declared that the couples were 'committed to becoming true husbands and wives.'" (The Washington Times, April 28, 2002) In Moon's theology one can only become a "true" husband and wife through being associated with the "True Parents" (Moon and his wife). It is through that connection that salvation comes. Thus, while this may be a renewal of wedding vows to those clergy who participate, to Moon it is an affirmation and acknowledgement of his messiahship.
Acupuncture - effective at treating pain
Is acupuncture effective at treating pain or disorders? I'll give the scientific answer to that question, and explain why I don't recommend acupuncture for any condition.
A few notes, and some references:
1. Toothpick acupuncture does NOT involve inserting the toothpick in the skin. It was merely placed against the skin in a needle guide-tube to give a sharp sensation, then removed.
2. In the USA, acupuncturists are required to meet sterile standards, use one-use-only needles or autoclaved (sterilized) needles, and must be licensed to practice.
3. I'm not really addressing the acupressure and non-insertive traditions of some Japanese acupuncture forms. Certainly these are similar to non-insertive sham treatments, but it should be noted that the placement of fingers or toothpicks is not important for the effect.
References:
1. BMJ 2009;338:a3115
Acupuncture treatment for pain: systematic review of randomised clinical trials with acupuncture, placebo acupuncture, and no acupuncture groups
2. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(9):858-866
A Randomized Trial Comparing Acupuncture, Simulated Acupuncture, and Usual Care for Chronic Low Back Pain
3. Clin Med 2006;6:381--6
Systematic review of systematic reviews of acupuncture published 1996--2005
4. Lancet. 1995 Jun 17;345(8964):1576.
Adverse effects of acupuncture.
A few notes, and some references:
1. Toothpick acupuncture does NOT involve inserting the toothpick in the skin. It was merely placed against the skin in a needle guide-tube to give a sharp sensation, then removed.
2. In the USA, acupuncturists are required to meet sterile standards, use one-use-only needles or autoclaved (sterilized) needles, and must be licensed to practice.
3. I'm not really addressing the acupressure and non-insertive traditions of some Japanese acupuncture forms. Certainly these are similar to non-insertive sham treatments, but it should be noted that the placement of fingers or toothpicks is not important for the effect.
References:
1. BMJ 2009;338:a3115
Acupuncture treatment for pain: systematic review of randomised clinical trials with acupuncture, placebo acupuncture, and no acupuncture groups
2. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(9):858-866
A Randomized Trial Comparing Acupuncture, Simulated Acupuncture, and Usual Care for Chronic Low Back Pain
3. Clin Med 2006;6:381--6
Systematic review of systematic reviews of acupuncture published 1996--2005
4. Lancet. 1995 Jun 17;345(8964):1576.
Adverse effects of acupuncture.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Comedy for Atheists: Creationism
Creationists constantly attack established scientific theories and methods like evolution and carbon dating. Let's take a closer look at their brilliant theory.
Story of Adam and Eve
Story of Adam and Eve
Richard Dawkins Debunks Noah's Ark
In a speech at Sydney Opera House, atheist and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins explains why evolution is "The greatest show on Earth" March 2010.
The Vaccine Song
A song about vaccines. What would old-timey folks think about vaccination? If they knew then what we know now, what would they choose to do?
Monday, July 26, 2010
You Must First Invent The Universe
A general rebuttal to the claim that the earth and the universe is young, plus a comment on how much humanity has achieved since its relatively recent emergence in the grand scale of things.
Muslim Sensitivity Training in South Park
South Park snippets stressing the importance of free speech
British Girls Undergo Horror of Genital Mutilation Despite Tough Laws
Female circumcision will be inflicted on up to 2,000 British schoolgirls during the summer holidays -- leaving brutal physical and emotional scars. Yet there have been no prosecutions against the practice
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Dan Dennett: A secular, scientific rebuttal to Rick Warren
Philosopher Dan Dennett calls for religion -- all religion -- to be taught in schools, so we can understand its nature as a natural phenomenon. Then he takes on The Purpose-Driven Life, disputing its claim that, to be moral, one must deny evolution.
See the first Daniel C Dennett Ted-talk here.
See the first Daniel C Dennett Ted-talk here.
If You Open Your Mind Too Much Your Brain Will Fall Out (Take My Wife) by Tim Minchin
Taken from the forthcoming series of ITV's 'Comedy Cuts'.
Animator: Martin White
Director: Fergus March
Director of Photography: Tim Jordan
Producer: Rohan Acharya
Animator: Martin White
Director: Fergus March
Director of Photography: Tim Jordan
Producer: Rohan Acharya
Trouble in Amish Paradise
An extraordinary insight into the secretive world of the Old Order Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. When two radical Amish men, Ephraim and Jesse Stoltzfus, start to question some of the most fundamental aspects of their Amish culture, they face excommunication from their church and total rejection by their friends and family.
Part 1 of 6
Part 2 of 6
Part 3 of 6
Part 4 of 6
Part 5 of 6
Part 6 of 6
Originally Aired February 18, 2009 on BBC Two
Part 1 of 6
Part 2 of 6
Part 3 of 6
Part 4 of 6
Part 5 of 6
Part 6 of 6
Originally Aired February 18, 2009 on BBC Two
James Randi exposes James Hydrick
A cut version of the interesting tv-show where James Randi put James Hydrick to the test.
Why Should Christians Study the Old Testament?
Christian theologian Dr. Bruce Waltke discusses the importance of the Old Testament to Christianity today.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
HIV prevention in Uganda - Can Condoms Kill?
Panorama explores HIV prevention in Uganda, where HIV rates have actually gone down - an unusual occurance in Africa. Many Catholics believe that abstinence and a return to monogamy, not condoms, are beating HIV. Are they right?
Father Knows Best 9-19-09
A clip from the best show on Cable News: Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld.
Originally Aired on Fox News 9-19-09, Red Eye
Originally Aired on Fox News 9-19-09, Red Eye
Dan Dennett: Ants, terrorism, and the awesome power of memes
Starting with the simple tale of an ant, philosopher Dan Dennett unleashes a devastating salvo of ideas, making a powerful case for the existence of memes -- concepts that are literally alive.
Arab 'rape by deceit' conviction in Israel defended
The crime of rape generally refers to non-consensual sexual intercourse.
But an Israeli court has jailed an Arab man in the country for 18 months for "rape by deception" after having consensual sex with an Israeli woman.
Sabbar Kashur had falsely introduced himself to the woman as a Jewish bachelor looking for a long-term relationship before they had sex.
The woman accused him of rape after finding out he was Arab.
Merav Mor, a director of resource development at the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, defended the court sentencing in an interview with Al Jazeera.
Speaking from Tel Aviv, she said that the sex between the two was not consensual because Kashur gave the woman false information.
[July 21, 2010]
But an Israeli court has jailed an Arab man in the country for 18 months for "rape by deception" after having consensual sex with an Israeli woman.
Sabbar Kashur had falsely introduced himself to the woman as a Jewish bachelor looking for a long-term relationship before they had sex.
The woman accused him of rape after finding out he was Arab.
Merav Mor, a director of resource development at the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, defended the court sentencing in an interview with Al Jazeera.
Speaking from Tel Aviv, she said that the sex between the two was not consensual because Kashur gave the woman false information.
[July 21, 2010]
Friday, July 23, 2010
Debate Over Right to Die Billboards
Right-to-die billboards ad sparks controversy in New Jersey, USA.
Billboard text: My Life. My Death. My Choise. made by The Final Exit Network.
Aired on July 22, 2010 on Fox News
Billboard text: My Life. My Death. My Choise. made by The Final Exit Network.
Aired on July 22, 2010 on Fox News
Naif Al-Mutawa: Superheroes inspired by Islam
In "THE 99," Naif Al-Mutawa's new generation of comic book heroes fight more than crime -- they smash stereotypes and battle extremism. Named after the 99 attributes of Allah, his characters reinforce positive messages of Islam and cross cultures to create a new moral framework for confronting evil, even teaming up with the Justice League of America.
Atheist Experience #666: 666
Matt & Jeff talk about the silly significance of 666 and the practice of beasting
The Atheist Experience TV Show
#666: 666
Host: Matt Dillahunty
Co-host: Jeff Dee
2010-07-18
The Atheist Experience is a weekly cable access television show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist audience.
Watch the Lawrence Krauss lecture 'A Universe From Nothing' here
The Atheist Experience TV Show
#666: 666
Host: Matt Dillahunty
Co-host: Jeff Dee
2010-07-18
The Atheist Experience is a weekly cable access television show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist audience.
Watch the Lawrence Krauss lecture 'A Universe From Nothing' here
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Ordaining Women is a "Grave Crime"
The Vatican issues new rules in which it words the crime of child sex abuse equal to that of ordaining women into the priesthood.
ABC News, July 16m 2010
ABC News, July 16m 2010
Congress Debates Biblical Stance on Immigration
Aired on July 21, 2010 on Fox News
More on Texas Insider Immigration Battle: Churches Eye Perceived Upside
The Poetry of Reality (An Anthem for Science)
The Poetry of Reality is the fifth installment in the Symphony of Science music video series. It features 12 scientists and science enthusiasts, including Michael Shermer, Jacob Bronowski, Carl Sagan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Richard Dawkins, Jill Tarter, Lawrence Krauss, Richard Feynman, Brian Greene, Stephen Hawking, Carolyn Porco, and PZ Myers, promoting science through words of wisdom.
Lyrics:
[Michael Shermer]
Science is the best tool ever devised
For understanding how the world works
[Jacob Bronowski]
Science is a very human form of knowledge
We are always at the brink of the known
[Carl Sagan]
Science is a collaborative enterprise
Spanning the generations
We remember those who prepared the way
Seeing for them also
[Neil deGrasse Tyson]
If you're scientifically literate,
The world looks very different to you
And that understanding empowers you
Refrain:
[Richard Dawkins]
There's real poetry in the real world
Science is the poetry of reality
[Sagan]
We can do science
And with it, we can improve our lives
[Jill Tarter]
The story of humans is the story of ideas
That shine light into dark corners
[Lawrence Krauss]
Scientists love mysteries
They love not knowing
[Richard Feynman]
I don't feel frightened by not knowing things
I think it's much more interesting
[Brian Greene]
There's a larger universal reality
of which we are all a part
[Stephen Hawking]
The further we probe into the universe
The more remarkable are the discoveries we make
[Carolyn Porco]
The quest for the truth, in and of itself,
Is a story that's filled with insights
(Refrain)
[Greene]
From our lonely point in the cosmos
We have through the power of thought
Been able to peer back to a brief moment
After the beginning of the universe
[PZ Myers]
I think that science changes the way your mind works
To think a little more deeply about things
[Dawkins]
Science replaces private prejudice
With publicly verifiable evidence
(Refrain)
Lyrics:
[Michael Shermer]
Science is the best tool ever devised
For understanding how the world works
[Jacob Bronowski]
Science is a very human form of knowledge
We are always at the brink of the known
[Carl Sagan]
Science is a collaborative enterprise
Spanning the generations
We remember those who prepared the way
Seeing for them also
[Neil deGrasse Tyson]
If you're scientifically literate,
The world looks very different to you
And that understanding empowers you
Refrain:
[Richard Dawkins]
There's real poetry in the real world
Science is the poetry of reality
[Sagan]
We can do science
And with it, we can improve our lives
[Jill Tarter]
The story of humans is the story of ideas
That shine light into dark corners
[Lawrence Krauss]
Scientists love mysteries
They love not knowing
[Richard Feynman]
I don't feel frightened by not knowing things
I think it's much more interesting
[Brian Greene]
There's a larger universal reality
of which we are all a part
[Stephen Hawking]
The further we probe into the universe
The more remarkable are the discoveries we make
[Carolyn Porco]
The quest for the truth, in and of itself,
Is a story that's filled with insights
(Refrain)
[Greene]
From our lonely point in the cosmos
We have through the power of thought
Been able to peer back to a brief moment
After the beginning of the universe
[PZ Myers]
I think that science changes the way your mind works
To think a little more deeply about things
[Dawkins]
Science replaces private prejudice
With publicly verifiable evidence
(Refrain)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
New Catholic rules for handling clerical sexual abuse and other crimes
Revised Catholic rules put female ordination in same category of crime under church law as clerical sex abuse of minors
Aired July 15, 2010 on BBC News
Vatican makes attempted ordination of women a grave crime
Aired July 15, 2010 on BBC News
Vatican makes attempted ordination of women a grave crime
Three Things About Islam
Three surprising things you probably didn't know about Islam.
This subject WILL affect you in the near future, so take the chance to inform yourself now - before it does.
This subject WILL affect you in the near future, so take the chance to inform yourself now - before it does.
Stupid Scientology
Councillor John Dixon is facing a disciplinary hearing after calling Scientology "stupid" in a post on Twitter.
Wales' public standards watchdog said John Dixon is likely to have breached the code of conduct for local authority members with his short message last year.
The Church of Scientology, whose followers include entertainers Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Kirsty Allie, made an official complaint after spotting the posting last year.
The "church", created by American science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard in the 1950s, has a reputation for being fiercely litigious and has been accused in the US courts of trying to use the legal system to destroy critics.
Mr John Dixon, who is Cardiff council's executive member for health and social services, as well as being a web developer and microbiologist, is contesting the complaint saying he was writing in a personal capacity.
John Dixon posted the message on his Twitter account, then called CllrJohnDixon, when he was in London last year buying his wife-to-be a wedding ring.
The Tweet said: "I didn't know the Scientologists had a church on Tottenham Court Road. Just hurried past in case the stupid rubs off."
In a follow-up tweet after the Scientologists registered to receive all his Twitter posts, John Dixon posted: "Just realised the Scientologists are following me. Quick everyone, pretend you're out."
Read moere Councillor faces inquiry over ‘stupid’ Scientologists tweet
Comedians join debate about councillor’s Scientology tweet
Wales' public standards watchdog said John Dixon is likely to have breached the code of conduct for local authority members with his short message last year.
I didn't know the Scientologists had a church on Tottenham Court Road. Just hurried past in case the stupid rubs off.
The Church of Scientology, whose followers include entertainers Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Kirsty Allie, made an official complaint after spotting the posting last year.
The "church", created by American science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard in the 1950s, has a reputation for being fiercely litigious and has been accused in the US courts of trying to use the legal system to destroy critics.
Mr John Dixon, who is Cardiff council's executive member for health and social services, as well as being a web developer and microbiologist, is contesting the complaint saying he was writing in a personal capacity.
John Dixon posted the message on his Twitter account, then called CllrJohnDixon, when he was in London last year buying his wife-to-be a wedding ring.
The Tweet said: "I didn't know the Scientologists had a church on Tottenham Court Road. Just hurried past in case the stupid rubs off."
In a follow-up tweet after the Scientologists registered to receive all his Twitter posts, John Dixon posted: "Just realised the Scientologists are following me. Quick everyone, pretend you're out."
Read moere Councillor faces inquiry over ‘stupid’ Scientologists tweet
Comedians join debate about councillor’s Scientology tweet
S.E. Cupp vs. TYT: Anti-Christian Liberal Media Bias?
Cenk debates right wing self-described atheist (and Fox News and Sean Hannity favorite) S.E. Cupp (author of Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack on Christianity) who argues there is an anti-Christian liberal media bias. They also touch on the Tea Party protests. Critics have argued Cupp is a young Ann Coulter. Cupp was also grilled by Bill Maher on Real Time on HBO. She tried to say Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow were anti-religion.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Father Knows Best: Father Jonathan Answers Unanswerable Questions
Father Jonathan Morris Answers Unanswerable Questions
July 17, 2010 on FOX News Red Eye
July 17, 2010 on FOX News Red Eye
One Nation Duelling Billboards
This billboards video is made by ABC News and aired July 19, 2010
Visit North Carolina Secular Association
Visit North Carolina Secular Association
Through the Wormhole, Is there a Creator?
Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole explores the deepest mysteries of existence — the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity.
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What are we made of? What was there before the beginning? Are we really alone? Is there a creator? These questions have been pondered by the most brilliant minds of the human race. Now, science has evolved to the point where hard facts and evidence may be able to provide us with answers.
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It's perhaps the biggest, most controversial mystery in the cosmos. Did our Universe just come into being by random chance, or was it created by a God who nurtures and sustains all life?
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The latest science is showing that the four forces governing our universe are phenomenally finely tuned. So finely that it had led many to the conclusion that someone, or something, must have calibrated them; a belief further backed up by evidence that everything in our universe may emanate from one extraordinarily elegant and beautiful design known as the E8 Lie Group.
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While skeptics hold that these findings are neither conclusive nor evidence of a divine creator, some cutting edge physicists are already positing who this God is: an alien gamester who's created our world as the ultimate SIM game for his own amusement. It's an answer as compelling as it is disconcerting.
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What are we made of? What was there before the beginning? Are we really alone? Is there a creator? These questions have been pondered by the most brilliant minds of the human race. Now, science has evolved to the point where hard facts and evidence may be able to provide us with answers.
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It's perhaps the biggest, most controversial mystery in the cosmos. Did our Universe just come into being by random chance, or was it created by a God who nurtures and sustains all life?
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The latest science is showing that the four forces governing our universe are phenomenally finely tuned. So finely that it had led many to the conclusion that someone, or something, must have calibrated them; a belief further backed up by evidence that everything in our universe may emanate from one extraordinarily elegant and beautiful design known as the E8 Lie Group.
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While skeptics hold that these findings are neither conclusive nor evidence of a divine creator, some cutting edge physicists are already positing who this God is: an alien gamester who's created our world as the ultimate SIM game for his own amusement. It's an answer as compelling as it is disconcerting.
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Spiritual is a Nonsense Word
In this episode, Mike and Casey discuss the word spiritualism and its meaning in the context of atheism, with focus on viewer response and the talks of Sam Harris.
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This is a section of the sixth episode of Ask an Atheist, a call-in show in the Seattle area dedicated to atheism, skeptical inquiry, and the separation of church and state. The show is broadcast live on the SCANtv station covering a large section of the puget sound area.
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This is a section of the sixth episode of Ask an Atheist, a call-in show in the Seattle area dedicated to atheism, skeptical inquiry, and the separation of church and state. The show is broadcast live on the SCANtv station covering a large section of the puget sound area.
"Losing Our Religion" Misleading?
Right wing atheist S.E. Cupp has been promoting the premise of her new book "Losing Our Religion" that the so-called liberal media is attacking Christianity on shows ranging from HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" to Fox News' "Red Eye," but, as I show in this video, evidence S.E Cupp uses to support her premise is seriously flawed to the point of being dishonest.
The clips I use of S.E Cupp's appearance on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" come from the episode broadcast live on May 14, 2010.
The clips I use of S.E Cupp's appearance on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" come from the episode broadcast live on May 14, 2010.
Monday, July 19, 2010
ABC News reports: War On Religion
Another segment in Faith Mathers
Edwin Kagin, American Atheists' national legal director & Founder of Camp Quest, at the American Atheists annual national convention in Newark, NJ.
"Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions. Ideas must be distinct before reason can act upon them; and no man ever had a distinct idea of the trinity. It is the mere Abracadabra of the mountebanks calling themselves the priests of Jesus."
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Francis Adrian Van der Kemp July 30, 1816
Aired on ABC News Nightline, 7-16-2010
You don't need to wait for the hair-dryer. You can get yourself debaptized over the internet at: debaptized.com. You'll even get a printable certificate that you can hang on your wall!
Edwin Kagin, American Atheists' national legal director & Founder of Camp Quest, at the American Atheists annual national convention in Newark, NJ.
"Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions. Ideas must be distinct before reason can act upon them; and no man ever had a distinct idea of the trinity. It is the mere Abracadabra of the mountebanks calling themselves the priests of Jesus."
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Francis Adrian Van der Kemp July 30, 1816
Aired on ABC News Nightline, 7-16-2010
You don't need to wait for the hair-dryer. You can get yourself debaptized over the internet at: debaptized.com. You'll even get a printable certificate that you can hang on your wall!
Storyville: Leaving the Cult
Documentary which tells the story of three teenage boys who manage to escape a polygamist Mormon cult in Utah.
As they struggle to come to terms with life in the real world, we learn about the extraordinary lives they used to live - in houses with many mothers, where their sisters may be married off at 14 and, surprisingly, where no-one can wear red in case it offends the Second Coming. Powerfully emotional and compelling, a fascinating insight to a community it's hard to believe exists.
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Broadcast BBC4, 5 July 2010
As they struggle to come to terms with life in the real world, we learn about the extraordinary lives they used to live - in houses with many mothers, where their sisters may be married off at 14 and, surprisingly, where no-one can wear red in case it offends the Second Coming. Powerfully emotional and compelling, a fascinating insight to a community it's hard to believe exists.
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Bible art in public libraries
FOX News: Outrage Over Anti-Religious Art
Holy Bible: Warning may impair judgment
I guess the Quran and Bible should not be alowed in public libraries.
Aired on July 17, 2010 on FOX News
Holy Bible: Warning may impair judgment
I guess the Quran and Bible should not be alowed in public libraries.
Aired on July 17, 2010 on FOX News
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Welcome To This World
In the name of love and compassion, it's amazing the kind of damage religious parents can do to an innocent child.
Atheism Discussion on Real Time with Bill Maher, May 14, 2010
Bill Maher discusses atheism and religion with Cory Booker, John Avlon and S.E. Cupp.
Myth and reality about the early Christianity
Was jesus really born in 25 th december?
From Vision Media Productions. The story of Jesus and His followers is clouded in misunderstanding. It's a story often told, but rarely as the Bible tells it. Travel with Dr. David Hulme, publisher of Vision.org and Middle East scholar, through the inspiring and beautiful Holy Land as he separates myth and truth about early Christianity.
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From Vision Media Productions. The story of Jesus and His followers is clouded in misunderstanding. It's a story often told, but rarely as the Bible tells it. Travel with Dr. David Hulme, publisher of Vision.org and Middle East scholar, through the inspiring and beautiful Holy Land as he separates myth and truth about early Christianity.
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Millions of people over the centuries have little by little cheated God out of Christianity. Quote by Søren Aaby Kierkegaard
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Atheism can't...
League of Reason is a community discussion forum, blog and chatroom designed to promote discourse on topics such as belief, religion and science.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Storyville: Leaving the Cult (clips)
Documentary which tells the story of three teenage boys who manage to escape a polygamist Mormon cult in Utah.
As they struggle to come to terms with life in the real world, we learn about the extraordinary lives they used to live - in houses with many mothers, where their sisters may be married off at 14 and, surprisingly, where no-one can wear red in case it offends the Second Coming. Powerfully emotional and compelling, a fascinating insight to a community it's hard to believe exists.
Broadcast BBC4 05 July 2010
As they struggle to come to terms with life in the real world, we learn about the extraordinary lives they used to live - in houses with many mothers, where their sisters may be married off at 14 and, surprisingly, where no-one can wear red in case it offends the Second Coming. Powerfully emotional and compelling, a fascinating insight to a community it's hard to believe exists.
Broadcast BBC4 05 July 2010
Sam Harris on Secular Fundamentalism
Secular fundamentalism is a play on words.
Sam Harris is an author and commentator on philosophy and religion. He is the author of the bestsellers "The End of Faith", which won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction, and "Letter to A Christian Nation".
Sam Harris' writing has been published in over ten languages and has garnered attention from numerous media outlets and journals. Harris also makes regular appearances on television and radio to talk about the danger that religion now poses to modern societies. Harris was educated at Stanford University and is currently completing a doctorate in neuroscience.
Sam Harris is an author and commentator on philosophy and religion. He is the author of the bestsellers "The End of Faith", which won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction, and "Letter to A Christian Nation".
Sam Harris' writing has been published in over ten languages and has garnered attention from numerous media outlets and journals. Harris also makes regular appearances on television and radio to talk about the danger that religion now poses to modern societies. Harris was educated at Stanford University and is currently completing a doctorate in neuroscience.
Fla. Candidate Produces Racist, Anti-Muslim Ads
In one ad, Republican candidate for Congress Dan Fanelli points to a white man and asks, "Does this look like a terrorist?" He then turns to a "Middle Eastern" man and asks, "or this?"
Another ad has Fanelli saying, This is a terrorist, as he presents a Middle Eastern man strapped with a bomb and wearing what appears to be a dish towel turban.
Another ad has Fanelli saying, This is a terrorist, as he presents a Middle Eastern man strapped with a bomb and wearing what appears to be a dish towel turban.
Dave Matthews: "God Won't Save Us"
Musician Dave Matthews spoke about the importance of preserving the planet and why God, should he exist, wouldn't save those who would harm and destroy what he has created.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Glenn Beck: Liberals Are Enemies of the Holy Father
The church of Glenn Beck
Countdown with Keith Olbermann, MSNBC, 7-15-2010
Countdown with Keith Olbermann, MSNBC, 7-15-2010
Of Catholicism and Capone
There can be little doubt that had any other organization other than the Catholic church that was trusted with the care of children, for instance an orphanage, a school, or a daycare center, had been found to not only been abusing the children, but to swear the victims to secrecy, and then to move the molester to another center... there simply would be no debate about allowing the organization to conduct its own investigation and to impose its own 'punishments' of repentance. Both the individuals and the organization would be up on criminal charges before you could say knife.
However for the Catholic Church, law enforcement seems powerless. The church simply says child molestation is evil, and that through true repentance can come renewal, or some equally nebulous BS, and the church gets away with such criminal acts- scot free!
However even if institutionalized child molestation doesn't take the church down, it has been a huge blow to it's credibility. In that sense it's kind of like Al Capone being taken down for tax evasion. Especially given that the Pope has stated that he thinks that condoms actually increase the spread of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa!
However for the Catholic Church, law enforcement seems powerless. The church simply says child molestation is evil, and that through true repentance can come renewal, or some equally nebulous BS, and the church gets away with such criminal acts- scot free!
However even if institutionalized child molestation doesn't take the church down, it has been a huge blow to it's credibility. In that sense it's kind of like Al Capone being taken down for tax evasion. Especially given that the Pope has stated that he thinks that condoms actually increase the spread of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa!
A Look Back on Everybody Draw Mohammed Day
As far as I know, all of these pictures were made for (or around the time of) Everybody Draw Mohammed Day on May 20th, 2010. There is at least one of mine in there as well. The new stuff starts about a minute and a half in.
Links:
Reason Magazine's Post
EDMD Facebook Page
EDMD Blog
Positive Images at The People's Cube
Links:
Reason Magazine's Post
EDMD Facebook Page
EDMD Blog
Positive Images at The People's Cube
Thursday, July 15, 2010
A Challenge to all Atheists, Agnostics, Freethinkers, etc
A challenge to all Atheists, Agnostics, Freethinkers, Skeptics, Secularists, Humanists, and Non-Religious...
The challenge is simple and subtle, yet requires diligence and perseverance.
The Challenge is this...
Refrain from using the word "God" as a proper noun. When talking about a specific god, use that god's name. The most relevant, of course, are Yahweh, Allah and Elohim.
Why do this? What's the point?
When referring to a believers god by name, you are depriving that god its imaginary exalted status of being the only one, true god, and forcing the believer to put his/her god into perspective with all the countless others. By referring to these gods by name and abandoning the blanket term God, we force the believer to consider the character of these gods as individuals with their own unique nature, attributes, personalities, and desires. By doing such a simple of a task, we are placing a tiny seed into the subconscious of our culture about the nature of these gods.
Their god does not deserve the status of God. No god does. At least not until they can demonstrate that their god is the one, true god.
Until then, their ancient idols should remain as they are, one of many and nothing special.
The challenge is simple and subtle, yet requires diligence and perseverance.
The Challenge is this...
Refrain from using the word "God" as a proper noun. When talking about a specific god, use that god's name. The most relevant, of course, are Yahweh, Allah and Elohim.
Why do this? What's the point?
When referring to a believers god by name, you are depriving that god its imaginary exalted status of being the only one, true god, and forcing the believer to put his/her god into perspective with all the countless others. By referring to these gods by name and abandoning the blanket term God, we force the believer to consider the character of these gods as individuals with their own unique nature, attributes, personalities, and desires. By doing such a simple of a task, we are placing a tiny seed into the subconscious of our culture about the nature of these gods.
Their god does not deserve the status of God. No god does. At least not until they can demonstrate that their god is the one, true god.
Until then, their ancient idols should remain as they are, one of many and nothing special.
John Edward and Skepticism
This show reveals some the techniques used by John Edward and other fraudulent mediums.
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe is a weekly Science podcast talkshow discussing the latest news and topics from the world of the paranormal, fringe science, and controversial claims from a scientific point of view.
www.randi.org
skepchick.org
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe is a weekly Science podcast talkshow discussing the latest news and topics from the world of the paranormal, fringe science, and controversial claims from a scientific point of view.
www.randi.org
skepchick.org
Kickass Miracles - Warrior Rituals
Superstition in action ... with a sword.
"We're gonna definitely see some juice today."
Demonstration gone wrong.
"We're gonna definitely see some juice today."
Demonstration gone wrong.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Fox News: South Park intimidated by radical muslims
The satirical cartoon show "South Park" has been censored after a radical Muslim group threatened the show's creators for their depiction of the Prophet Mohammed.
A Comedy Central television channel confirmed to AFP that the network had added a series of audio bleeps to the episode broadcast late Wednesday, which effectively removed all references to Prophet Mohammed.
"I can confirm that Comedy Central added additional audio bleeps after the cut of the episode was delivered by the producers," the spokesman said. Comedy Central would not confirm that the changes were linked to statements made by the New York-based Revolution Muslim group earlier that week.
The extremist group said South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker risked the same fate as slain Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh, who was murdered by a Muslim extremist in Amsterdam in 2004.
Revolution Muslim posted the address of Stone and Parker's Los Angeles production offices, but denied they were encouraging violence. "We have to warn Matt and Trey that what they are doing is stupid and they will probably wind up like Theo van Gogh for airing this show," the group said.
A spokesman for the group denied the statement was an incitement. "Revolution Muslim only wants those offended to be able to voice their opposition by letters to the show's creators," a spokesman told CNN. The Muslim group's statement followed the April 14 episode of "South Park," where the Prophet Mohammed appeared wearing a bear mascot costume in order to avoid his image being shown.
"South Park," which follows the surreal and often profane adventures of four schoolchildren in a fictitious Colorado town, has regularly lampooned religions during its 13 years on the air. Atlantic Online blogger Andrew Sullivan accused Comedy Central of "wussing out" by censoring Wednesday's episode. "'South Park' has long had Jesus and Satan, they have ridiculed Mormonism, eviscerated Scientology, mocked Catholicism and showed the Buddha actually doing lines of coke," Sullivan noted. "None of the adherents of these other faiths have threatened to kill Matt and Trey, but, of course, some Sunni Islamists did so. So what does Comedy Central do?
They wussed out even further." Cartoon depictions of the Prophet Mohammed in Scandinavian media outlets in recent years have led to violence and plots to murder those responsible.
In 2005, Danish newspaper Jyllands Posten published 12 drawings focused on Islam, several of which were seen as linking the religion and the Prophet Mohammed to modern terrorism and suicide bombings. The cartoons led to angry protests by Muslims worldwide, leaving dozens of people dead and causing major damage to Danish embassies and other facilities.
A Comedy Central television channel confirmed to AFP that the network had added a series of audio bleeps to the episode broadcast late Wednesday, which effectively removed all references to Prophet Mohammed.
"I can confirm that Comedy Central added additional audio bleeps after the cut of the episode was delivered by the producers," the spokesman said. Comedy Central would not confirm that the changes were linked to statements made by the New York-based Revolution Muslim group earlier that week.
The extremist group said South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker risked the same fate as slain Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh, who was murdered by a Muslim extremist in Amsterdam in 2004.
Revolution Muslim posted the address of Stone and Parker's Los Angeles production offices, but denied they were encouraging violence. "We have to warn Matt and Trey that what they are doing is stupid and they will probably wind up like Theo van Gogh for airing this show," the group said.
A spokesman for the group denied the statement was an incitement. "Revolution Muslim only wants those offended to be able to voice their opposition by letters to the show's creators," a spokesman told CNN. The Muslim group's statement followed the April 14 episode of "South Park," where the Prophet Mohammed appeared wearing a bear mascot costume in order to avoid his image being shown.
"South Park," which follows the surreal and often profane adventures of four schoolchildren in a fictitious Colorado town, has regularly lampooned religions during its 13 years on the air. Atlantic Online blogger Andrew Sullivan accused Comedy Central of "wussing out" by censoring Wednesday's episode. "'South Park' has long had Jesus and Satan, they have ridiculed Mormonism, eviscerated Scientology, mocked Catholicism and showed the Buddha actually doing lines of coke," Sullivan noted. "None of the adherents of these other faiths have threatened to kill Matt and Trey, but, of course, some Sunni Islamists did so. So what does Comedy Central do?
They wussed out even further." Cartoon depictions of the Prophet Mohammed in Scandinavian media outlets in recent years have led to violence and plots to murder those responsible.
In 2005, Danish newspaper Jyllands Posten published 12 drawings focused on Islam, several of which were seen as linking the religion and the Prophet Mohammed to modern terrorism and suicide bombings. The cartoons led to angry protests by Muslims worldwide, leaving dozens of people dead and causing major damage to Danish embassies and other facilities.
Obama Taking Away Your Choice to Find Your Savior
Teabagger Ed Martin (R), Missouri, 3rd congressional district candidate.
Aired on Hardball with Chris Matthews, MSNBC, 7-13-2010
Aired on Hardball with Chris Matthews, MSNBC, 7-13-2010
Jennifer Byrne Presents: Christopher Hitchens
Journalist and publisher Jennifer Byrne interviewed journalist and auther Christopher Hitchens during his Australia trip in May 2010 on ABC 1.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Woodruff SC Rejects FFRF Warning & Thumbs Nose at Non-Christians!
"I don't think all of us are smart enough together.
Mayor Brad Burnett, Woodruff City, SC, Council Meeting, June 28, 2010
National Anti-Religion Group Sends Mayor Demand Letter by Jennifer Penar
Mayor Prays “In the Name of Jesus” Despite Warning From Anti-Religious Group by Dan Ball
Mayor Brad Burnett, Woodruff City, SC, Council Meeting, June 28, 2010
National Anti-Religion Group Sends Mayor Demand Letter by Jennifer Penar
Mayor Prays “In the Name of Jesus” Despite Warning From Anti-Religious Group by Dan Ball
Reinventing Evolution
From 1998: Genie Scott shares with the Skeptics Society her take on what Americans believe about evolution
"If life is only materiel, then the crimes of Hitler, Stalin, and Mao Tse-tung are of no consequence.
If humans are only matter, it is no worse to burn a ton of humans than to burn a ton of coal."
Herbert Yockey, Creation Evolution, XVIII p. 45, (1986)
Caltech lecture by Skeptics Society.
"If life is only materiel, then the crimes of Hitler, Stalin, and Mao Tse-tung are of no consequence.
If humans are only matter, it is no worse to burn a ton of humans than to burn a ton of coal."
Herbert Yockey, Creation Evolution, XVIII p. 45, (1986)
Caltech lecture by Skeptics Society.
How Homeopathy Works
Here a superstitious introduction to "How Homeopathy Works" LOL
Own description:
"For the first time in world history John Benneth defines the amazing mechanism of homeopathy, the actual physical nanostructures within homeopathic solutions that emit the electro-magnetic signals which give homeopathic medicine its power."
Homeopathy: there's nothing in it
Own description:
"For the first time in world history John Benneth defines the amazing mechanism of homeopathy, the actual physical nanostructures within homeopathic solutions that emit the electro-magnetic signals which give homeopathic medicine its power."
Homeopathy: there's nothing in it
Monday, July 12, 2010
Why do Atheists Exist?
In this episode of Ask an Atheist, Jerry and Sam discuss reasons, and to some extent evidence, for the existence of atheists. We also got our first drive by staining!
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This is a section of the fifth episode of Ask an Atheist, a call-in show in the Seattle area dedicated to atheism, skeptical inquiry, and the separation of church and state. The show is broadcast live on the SCANtv station covering a large section of the puget sound area.
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This is a section of the fifth episode of Ask an Atheist, a call-in show in the Seattle area dedicated to atheism, skeptical inquiry, and the separation of church and state. The show is broadcast live on the SCANtv station covering a large section of the puget sound area.
Islam and Christianity in laws
Barack Obama uses NASA to reach out to the Muslim world, while plans to build more mosques in America spark outrage.
Fox News reports on muslims who wants to base laws on sharialaw.
Aired on Comedy Central Wednesday July 7, 2010 in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Fox News reports on muslims who wants to base laws on sharialaw.
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Aired on Comedy Central Wednesday July 7, 2010 in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Inside Natures Giants - The Giraffe
Inside Nature's Giants dissects the largest animals on the planet to uncover their evolutionary secrets. Most wildlife documentaries tell you how an animal behaves, but by dissecting the animal and studying its anatomy we can we can see how an animal works. Experts in comparative anatomy, evolution and behaviour will put some of the most popular and enigmatic large animals under the knife. Veterinary scientist, Mark Evans, will interpret their findings, biologist Simon Watts tests the animals' physiology in the field and Richard Dawkins traces back the animals' place on the tree of life.
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Experts in anatomy, evolution and behaviour examine a giraffe. For Professor Richard Dawkins, the evolution of the world's tallest animal provides some of the best evidence in favour of Darwinian natural selection.
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Experts in anatomy, evolution and behaviour examine a giraffe. For Professor Richard Dawkins, the evolution of the world's tallest animal provides some of the best evidence in favour of Darwinian natural selection.
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