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
Religionists often claim that religion is charitable while atheists, agnostics, etc. are not. While that is clearly not true, religious … Continue reading Nonbelief Relief
Someone recently defended white nationalists at Charlottesville by claiming they do not want to hurt people of other races, they … Continue reading Defending White Nationalists
Many people hide their lack of religious beliefs on surveys. When people are asked their religious affiliation, even in anonymous … Continue reading Atheists are Your Friends
The removal of monuments to Civil War confederates is perfectly right and just and long overdue. The Confederates were treasonous … Continue reading Dear Confederates, You Lost!
A wonderful article by Bill Curry does an excellent job of describing Donald Trump as “in constant need of approbation; … Continue reading Understanding the Perversity of Trump and his Acolytes
This article is the latest revision of one written a few years ago by Rabbi Michael Lerner with Tikkun.org and … Continue reading Who to Thank on Independence Day
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu ordered removal of some Confederate war statues from New Orleans on May 19, 2017, and … Continue reading The Cult of the Lost Cause
