Compilation of wisdom
A compilation of wisdom from my friend Jim Smith. The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is … Continue reading Compilation of wisdom
Category: Religion
Religion as Discrimination
Prejudice, bigotry, discrimination, and hate crimes are becoming more public. When our nation was founded, many colonies had theocratic laws … Continue reading Religion as Discrimination
Boy Erased
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
Birth Control and Gluttony
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
Nonbelief Relief
Religionists often claim that religion is charitable while atheists, agnostics, etc. are not. While that is clearly not true, religious … Continue reading Nonbelief Relief
Atheists are Your Friends
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
What Could the World Be Like? Part 2
A Progressive World What would the world be like if we committed ourselves to the progressive values found in all … Continue reading What Could the World Be Like? Part 2
What Could the World Be Like? Part 1
Progressive vs Conservative Many Americas are in a spiritual crisis in the most church-going nation in the world. Many people … Continue reading What Could the World Be Like? Part 1
A Week of Killing
Many people were upset when Bashar al-Assad indiscriminately killed civilians, including children and babies, with chemical weapons. In contrast, we … Continue reading A Week of Killing
Escaping the Abuse of Fundamentalist Christianity — Part 2 of 2
Marlene Winell, PhD, wrote a wonderful book – Leaving the Fold – on how fundamentalist religion indoctrinates and harms … Continue reading Escaping the Abuse of Fundamentalist Christianity — Part 2 of 2
