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
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
Although violence throughout the world has decreased over several centuries, in America it remains so prevalent that we may take … Continue reading The Secret Source of American Violence
President Trump claims that NFL athletes dishonor America, our flag, our national anthem, and our military when they kneel or … Continue reading Dishonoring America
Religionists often claim that religion is charitable while atheists, agnostics, etc. are not. While that is clearly not true, religious … Continue reading Nonbelief Relief
