“The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind, strength for the weak, and a shield for the defenseless. He stands erect by bending above the fallen. He rises by lifting others.” Robert Green Ingersoll The most recent public statement by Christopher Hitchens: Dear fellow-unbelievers, Nothing would have kept [...]
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Who Wants To Be A Ten Thousand-aire?
Posted in atheism, education, media, tagged Project Reason on January 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A contest for critical thinkers! The primary goal of Project Reason is to spread scientific thinking and secular values. We invite you to help us further our work by submitting a short video that conveys the message of the foundation. Make a short video that in some way communicates the importance of critical thinking. Post [...]
Richard Dawkins’ fireside readings
Posted in atheism, christianity, religion, tagged atheism, christianity, richard dawkins, separation of church and state on November 28, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Christopher Hitchens with Tony Jones
Posted in atheism, christianity, education, evangelism, history, media, military, political figures, religion, tea party, tagged apologetics, atheism, christopher hitchens, inspirational, loss, military, philosophy, politics, religion on November 22, 2010 | 3 Comments »
1 of 4 – Living with cancer, prayers of others, questions about afterlife, Pascal’s Wager. ♦ 2 of 4 – Personal faith of others, intercessory prayer, a world without religion, writing, an early death. ♦ 3 of 4 – September 11th as personally transformative, moving away from the left. ♦ 4 of 4 – Clinton impeachment [...]
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As an atheist – and former Christian homeschooling parent – I blog (mostly) about the social-political aspects of religious fundamentalism, especially as it impacts the education and socialization of children.
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