Philosophy is a massive enterprise that happens almost entirely in writing. The most important of that writing happens in academic books and papers.
December 24, 2009
How to Get Academic Papers for Free
Luke, over at Common Sense Atheism reveals his secrets.
Former DC Team Member Valerie Tarico: "Solstice Is The Reason For The Season!"
December twenty-first is winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. That makes the 22nd the first day of more sun! Let me spell that out. Beginning this week we're on a path toward "sun breaks" and dry sidewalks, a time when people will take their fleeces off for long enough to wash them, a time that pet poop will dry out enough that your kids can scoop it off the lawn. Anyone who thinks that winter solstice couldn't possibly have spawned the rich array of celebrations that we now call Yule and Christmas and Divali and Hannukkah and Kwanzaa never lived in Seattle.
It's Difficult to Comprehend How Poorly Some People Argue
It's not just that we disagree with each other. It's how poorly some people argue for what they think. Some people do not even understand an argument enough to respond to it properly. Therefore I call upon every person who has not already taken a basic critical thinking class to read through this entire entry. Cheers.
December 23, 2009
What is the Difference Between an Education and Indoctrination?
[Written by John W. Loftus] When I went to Bible College I was not educated. I was indoctrinated. While other believers will protest that their Christian college was different, I wonder if that's true. In order to test this let me explain my experience, compare it with what a good education is, and see what you think. Okay?
Vox Popoli Agrees With Me
He's against indoctrination masking as an education too. If you go there you'll see me answering some additional objections.
Richard Carrier on Secular Morality
I've previously mentioned we're entering A New Era for Atheism: Moral Realism. This is a follow-up post:
Does God Answer Prayer? A Better Perspective
23,000 children will starve to death today.HT: Pete Roode
Another 23,000 tomorrow.
Another 23,000 the day after…. Another….
If God doesn’t listen to their prayers, what makes you think he will listen to yours?
"MythBusters" Does God Exist?
Since I've been recently discussing unanswered prayer check this test for God out!
Welcome to the Universe
The year 2009 was the international year of astronomy in celebration the 400th anniversary of Galileo's Work. Here's a great video survey of astronomy:
December 22, 2009
Conflicting Bible Teaching of the Week
How should a faithful Christian interact with non-believers? Check out this link for the answer. ;-)
Science is Essential to Morality
That's what professor McCormick argues in his latest Blog post. This is his conclusion:
God Blew it Again on National TV! Maybe He's on Strike, Right?
In light of my previous discussion about unanswered prayer, this is precious! Again God Blew it on National TV!
Dr. Marlene Winell - Recovering from Toxic Religion (Parts 1 & 2)
Here's an excerpt from a recent "Release and Reclaim" retreat where former DC Team Member Dr. Marlene Winell outlines 7 steps towards recovering from indoctrination by authoritarian religions.
Recently Posted: Richard Dawkins Interviewed (With Several Personal Questions)
This is part 1 of 3 which can be found on YouTube:
Richard Carrier on the Existence of Nazareth and the Movie Zeitgeist
Carrier argues that Nazareth probably existed in the time of Jesus and that the movie Zeitgeist is "absolute garbage." Don't fall for the arguments to the contrary, especially when it comes to that movie.
Richard Carrier on the Health Care Bill
We interrupt the fun here at DC with an analysis of The Health Care Bill by Richard Carrier.
December 21, 2009
More Rapture Madness, This Time With Pets!
Recently I wrote on Why I Think The Rapture Madness is Indeed Madness. Now I've learned there is a way for believers who love their pets to buy insurance so that they will be taken care of by atheists after the rapture. Yep, that's right!
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