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When I moved to Spofford Village in New Hampshire almost twenty years ago, I knew that I had found a wonderful, special place. The village of less than a thousand people sprawls across Route 9, a two-lane “interstate” linking the small towns of Brattleboro and Keene. There is no stoplight in Spofford, so the village Continue reading George Carlin’s Notre Dame When I was seven or so, I remember watching TV shows like “Three’s Company” and “M*A*S*H” and listening to AM radio playing songs like “Afternoon Delight”, “Undercover Angel” and “Kiss You All Over”. I didn’t really get the adult content. My parents didn’t fuss about it or change the channel. Sure, they wouldn’t let me Continue reading (Conservative) Parents Just Don’t Understand In a lot of ways, I miss church. I don’t miss the hypocrisy or the dogma. I don’t miss the dusty old prayers that people recite by rote. I don’t miss the judgmental attitudes of some of the members. But I do miss the community, the people who come together with shared values. I also Continue reading Church for People Who Don’t Want to Fake It  When I travel, local “woo” always appeals to me. I find it comforting to know non-critical thinking exists all over the world. Visiting Europe gives the average US skeptic a chance to study historic “woo”, which is usually is related to religion. When in Paris I always try to visit the Musee Cluny. The museum is Continue reading Kitty’s Wide, Wide World of Woo: Paris, Part Two Here are a few skeptical questions for you. Can a person of religious persuasion also be considered a skeptic? Does being skeptical lessen ones religious faith because of the feeling that certain things may not be what they seem? Is it a “lack of faith” or is it the individuals desire to see a little more backing Continue reading Thinking Critically About My Faith Blinded by the truth by Lorraine Daley After a long day of working as a slave/intern at a prestigious university on the other side of the country, I came home to my summer sublet, plopped down on my rented bed and called my mother. The usual small-talk ensued, recounting my long day of data Continue reading Skepticism: A Double-Edged Sword? A Philosophical View by Elizebeth Turnquist Continue reading Skepticism: Not Just Debunking Woo? A 43-year-old Iranian woman will not be stoned to death after an international campaign launched by her children. It is unclear whether the authorities have lifted the death sentence for alleged adultery against Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani or if she faces execution by another means. I know the dealth penalty Continue reading Stoning Halted! It is no secret that there is dissent within the skeptical ranks, both in terms of philosophy and method. What may be less known is that there is even drama within the micro sub-cultures of this “movement”, some of which I am less than proud to be a part of. When James Randi split Continue reading (S)He Without Sin by Heidi Anderson |
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