Politics, Religion

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

Politics, Psychology, Religion, violence

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

Psychology, Religion, violence

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

Psychology, Religion, violence

Escaping the Abuse of Fundamentalist Christianity — Part 1 of 2

Politics, Religion

The Make-Believe War on Christmas: A Holiday Tradition

Every year about this time some Christians make much ado about a fabricated controversy. Is there a “war on Christmas”? … Continue reading The Make-Believe War on Christmas: A Holiday Tradition

Religion, Science

The Winter Solstice is the Reason for the Season

This is the season of many traditions and celebrations. Sometimes our differences cause conflict because we don’t realize all our … Continue reading The Winter Solstice is the Reason for the Season

Religion, Science

Intelligent Design is Not Science

We are still sometimes inundated by dangerous messages that reject science and promote ignorance. Michael Behe has claimed that Intelligent … Continue reading Intelligent Design is Not Science

Psychology, Religion

Christianity’s Terrible Psychological Messages

Original sin has to be one of the most disgusting and emotionally harmful ideas ever invented by humans. Teaching people, … Continue reading Christianity’s Terrible Psychological Messages

Religion

The Bible is NOT the “Word of God.”

No book has been used to justify more oppression, punishment, violence, torture, and killing than the Bible. It was used … Continue reading The Bible is NOT the “Word of God.”