I just saw the first episode of Eli Stone, a new show on ABC (if you follow that link, let me know if they fixed it; the last time I was there, it proclaimed itself to be the site for “LI STONE”, Eli’s lesser known younger brother-cum-fibber). Can I just say? Awesome! [insert my nephew […]
Eli Stone: Atheist Prophet
February 7th, 2008 · by xJane · 5 Comments
Romney’s Out
February 7th, 2008 · by John · 6 Comments
Romney waves goodbye
Mitt Romney will quit his bid for the presidency, according to the Washington Post.
I can’t say that I’m surprised, or that I’m sorry to see him go. I have nothing against his Mormoness–I like Harry Reid, and would have found Romney more palatable if he had held on to his more tolerant, pro-gay, […]
What does Religion do Well?
February 7th, 2008 · by John · 8 Comments
This question is a challenge to all you skeptics (atheists, agnostics, non-theists, critical theists) out there. Believers are welcome to respond, but keep in mind that I’m not looking for theological answers (e.g. don’t say, “They help you believe in God” or “They can get you to heaven”), but the social impact of religious institutions. […]
Tags: Religion
On Civilized Debate
February 7th, 2008 · by John · 1 Comment
Comment from Sam on the Ten Common Misconceptions about Atheists post:
Wow, I just finished reading this whole discussion, and I’ve got to say that I got more out of reading this than hours of Sunday School. Cameron, Mark, and Wendy, your civilized debate gives me hope in a world where the many talking heads wouldn’t […]
