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Category Archives: Humanities
Aphorism: On Taxes, Regulations, and Government
By Madison S. Hughes (08.08.2011)
In the U.S. specifically (Republicans/Teabaggees), and around the world generally (Right-wing), some show an insatiable desire to rid the nations of taxes, regulations, and if utopia were to exist, the government as a whole. If that is their desire, I know of a place that fits that bill already. The place is called Somalia, and I support them in their relocation. Additionally, I fully support their taking religion with them.
Article: “Why Atheism Will Replace Religion: New Evidence”
… [T]he more educated countries have higher levels of non belief and there are strong correlations between atheism and intelligence. Atheists are more likely to be college-educated people who live in cities and they are highly concentrated in the social democracies of Europe. Atheism thus blossoms amid affluence where most people feel economically secure.
Article: “Catholics Fake Outrage Over Census Data on Same-sex Marriage”
Strawman ? Slippery slope fallacy ? Take your pick, but this assertion has nothing to do with the current Census, or the fact that civil unions will be counted for the first time… Let the Catholic bigots yell and scream all they like, while we as a society move forward towards equality.
Article: “Christian Terrorism in Texas: Planned Parenthood Attacked”
In a recent act of Christian terrorism in America, a Planned Parenthood was targeted in an arson attack in McKinney, Texas. But I’ll bet you didn’t hear about it–and if you did, I’ll bet you didn’t hear the criminals described as being almost certainly “Christian”. Why do you suppose that is?
Video: Pat Condell, “Your Faith Is A Joke”
Article: “Nature and the Soul”
We all started reading books rather broadly once the printing press was invented (almost 600 years ago), and since then we have largely substituted ideas and words for observation and participation in life itself. Now I am afraid it will become texts, videos and screens that will shield us from reality.
Video: Sam Harris, “Religions Are Failed Sciences”
Essay: “Atheism”
The term “atheist” describes a person who does not believe that God or a divine being exists. Worldwide there may be as many as a billion atheists, although social stigma, political pressure, and intolerance make accurate polling difficult.
Image: “Prayer vs. Getting Off Your Knees and Doing Something”
