Science & Skepticism
02/22/01 - Evolution & Creationism in Schools
Now that Kansas has voted to restore a strong education in evolution, it is worth reviewing the recent political and legal battles which have been fought over the teaching of evolution and creationism in American public schools. In particular, I will go ever several important court cases which have helped define the legal landscape.11/01/00 - Souls & Life After Death
Is this life all there is? Is it true that when we die, that's it - no more us? Or do we live on after death, continuing to experience things in new realms? Do we have some sort of immaterial "soul" which is actually the origin of our minds and consciousness now? Does this "soul" continue on after our deaths, migrating to some sort of heaven or higher dimension?09/28/00 - Alternative Medicines
What is the philosophy behind alternative medicines? Why do people believe and use them? Are alternative treatments effective and scientific? Is it ethical to recommend treatments which aren't tested?09/21/00 - Who Do Voodoo?
Robert Park's new book Voodoo Science offers an illuminating examination of both the nature of science and of popular psuedosciences. How is it that honest scientific error can lead a researcher into what appears to be deliberate fraud?05/03/00 - Russell, Religion and Science
Back in 1940, Bertrand Russell's appointment as professor at City College in New York City raised a firestorm of protest. Religious leaders rallied people against the idea that an atheist who questioned tradition and religion should teach in that city. Find out about Thom Weidlich's fantastic book on the topic, Appointment Denied, and how Russell's experiences are still echoed today by others.03/30/00 - Evolution, Creationism and Evidence
What are the various sorts of direct and indirect evidence for evolution? Does creationism have any supporting evidence? Detailed exploration of the science behind evolution and biology!03/15/00 - Science, Evolution and Creationism
What is science? What is a "scientific theory?" Is creationism science? Is evolution science? Read the answers to these questions and more in the second part of a series of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on evolution, creationism, and science.03/08/00 - Evolution and Creationism
What is evolution? What is creationism? How do creationists sell their ideas? Read the answers to these questions and more in the first part of a series of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on evolution, creationism, and science.02/02/00 - Technology and Religion, Technology as Religion
Some think that technology and religion are ultimately incompatible. But it can be argued that promoting technology is often caused by religious impulses.01/26/00 - Assault on Reason 4: Therapeutic Culture
There are a number of common threads uniting repressed memories, multiple personality disorder, codependency and more in the 'therapeutic culture.'01/19/00 - Assault on Reason 3: Codependency
Codependency is yet another "disease" which has little basis in science but a lot of basis in culture. Promoting it is ultimately an assault on reason because it is not genuinely medical in nature but instead stems from social, cultural and very human problems.01/12/00 - Assault on Reason 2: Repressed Memories
Time to look at some more specific instances of irrationality stemming from the "theraputic culture": memories of alien abductions, memories of satanic ritual abuse and multiple personality disorder.01/05/00 - Assault on Reason
Although this site primarily deals with critiques of religion, it is irrationalism which is the primary foe - religion is simply an expression of this. It is not, however, the only expression. Read about some other popular irrationalisms which affect society.11/10/99 - SEARCHing for Truth
What does it take to be skeptical? An easy to understand and use formula for approaching claims in a skeptical and critical manner.06/16/99 - The Origins of Life
How did life originate? What is the most current scientific research in the area of origns? A look at the new book by Paul Davies: The Fifth Miracle.02/17/99 - Jehovah's Witnesses & Creationism
Old Earth creationists, Jehovah's Witnesses publish a book attacking evolution and arguing for creationism. Read about this book - its errors and its dishonesty.11/04/98 - Profiles in Courage: Galileo
Christianity has a history. That's seems like an obvious statement, but in practice many people forget it and treat "Christianity" like a monolithic belief system which has been static throughout time. Let's explore some of the issues which have divided Christians over the years.10/14/98 - Profiles in Courage: Copernicus
What did the Copernican revolution mean for humanity, and what sort of religious opposition did Copernicus have to overcome?
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