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
Violence in America is out of control. I’ve written about this many times, and yet it has to be addressed … Continue reading Violence and Guns
A cult is a group with a living, authoritarian leader who insists s/he is always right, is very controlling, has … Continue reading How Republicans are becoming a cult
As I’m sure you know, we just had another mass shooting in Colorado. That is nine mass shootings plus five … Continue reading Regulate Guns
Republicans are number one in two categories. Donald Trump is still the most dangerous president in US history, and Mitch … Continue reading The most dangerous and the most disgusting
There are more and more articles and books about the danger to our democracy from Donald Trump and his followers. … Continue reading How Do We Correct Bad Behavior?
Several ironies that I find delightful have happened in the midst of this terrorist chaos. * The insurrectionists wanted to stop … Continue reading Ironies in the Midst of Terrorist Chaos
Whenever I think Trump and his trumpeters can’t get worse, they manage to. Wednesday was a horrendous day in America. … Continue reading A Shocking New Low
Many people in America equate Christianity and being Christian with being good, honorable, moral, righteous, and emotionally healthy. A “Christian … Continue reading Pernicious Pillars of Christianity
I have not written on this blog for three months. With the insanity and vitriol around COVID-19 mask protests and … Continue reading Removing Trump is Not Enough
On September 3 in North Carolina, Donald Trump encouraged voters to vote illegally by mailing in a ballot and then … Continue reading Trump Encourages Illegal Voting
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