Category Archives: Stake Fodder

When they start burning people at the stake again I hope to be first.

Creationist mistake #1

We frequently hear creationists assert that we evolutionists believe that “everything came from nothing”. Here’s a fun(di) site. Apparently magically. Nothing could be further from the truth. While a quantum physicist, or even a good astronomy textbook, could provide a … Continue reading

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Ten Commandments at State Capitol

An Oklahoma state legislator has introduced a bill to put a Ten Commandments monument up at the state capitol. You can read Austin Cline’s report here. Seriously, do they even have Civics and U.S. History classes in schools in Oklahoma?! … Continue reading

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Happy Easter Y’All!

So that’s the reason!

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Disparate Doctrines: Two Faiths in Conflict

I just ran across this Newsweek article from back in December. I’m not sure why it was published in December. I mean, it could have been relevant and interesting back during the Republican primaries with Mitt Romney in the race. … Continue reading

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Why I Vote Anti-Republican

Although I sometimes think the reasons number in the thousands it really boils down to this for me (in no particular order):

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Chirstian Medical Objectors

Should medical practitioners be allowed to withhold information and treatment from patients that they find morally objectionable based on their religious beliefs?

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Comment to the ACLU

I added this comment to the end of a survey I did for the ACLU: I believe that a primary focus of your organization should be the separation of church and state. Many of the other issues that you address … Continue reading

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Fun Videos for Skeptics

If you haven’t already found these videos I highly recommend them. Everything QualiaSoup has produced is very well done. He presents the arguments clearly and concisely with excellent supporting visuals. I also appreciate the tone of calm reason that pervades … Continue reading

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Much Ado About Nothing

In the wake of the U.S. presidential election much fuss has been made about the decline in political power of the religious right, such as in this article by Jon Meacham of Newsweek. As much as I’d like to believe … Continue reading

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A Debate I’d Like to See

All the buzz in the online atheist community lately has been about the challenge xtian apologist Ray Comfort has issued to Professor Dawkins for a debate. No, not really. I can’t think of any reason this would be worth watching. … Continue reading

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