Progressive, rational, logical, evidence-based essays on religion, politics and social issues. And a psychologist’s exploration of how people decide what to believe, what is true, how to think critically, and how to avoid false conclusions, phony ideas, mistaken beliefs, and other BS.
A progressive, rational, logical, evidence-based point of view on religion, science, psychology, politics, and social issues. And a psychologist’s exploration … Continue reading “I would rather live with unanswered questions than unquestioned answers.” Valerie Tarico.com
Because abusive relationships don’t usually start out with obvious abuse, it’s very important to learn early signs of danger. Abusers … Continue reading The “No” Test to Avoid Abuse
You’ve got to be taught To hate and fear, You’ve got to be taught From year to year, It’s got … Continue reading No progress since 1958?
Is homosexuality a sin? A defect? A choice? An illness? Something that can be “cured”? That’s what a current movie … Continue reading Boy Erased
I never voted for John McCain. I did not agree with most of the political policies he advocated. However, he … Continue reading We Are Better Than This
I really like a comment by Dr. Valerie Tarico in a recent article: “Today some devout Catholics and quiver-full … Continue reading Birth Control and Gluttony
Trauma in childhood often causes life-long harm. During more than forty years as a clinical psychologist, I worked with many … Continue reading An ACE for Trump is not a good thing
Reducing violence in America is difficult and complex. We have to face facts to make progress. We have more guns … Continue reading Vanquishing Violence
