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When Skeptics Collide

Posted on December 17, 2009 by me

It seems that skeptics love other skeptics – up until the point such skeptics becomes skeptical of something that other skeptics accept. Massimo Pigliucci is a skeptic, philosopher (meaning he teaches philosophy), and blogger who occasionally has some interesting things … Continue reading →

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Atheism: nothing new under the sun

Posted on December 16, 2009 by me

[About the motivational poster:  It’s a double-entendre.] I think about atheism more than probably most people, perhaps because I have friends who are atheists.  I am interested in their motivations and thought processes. I also find some of the philosophical … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Twain 3 – Hurdles to Studying Eastern Orthodoxy

Posted on December 7, 2009 by me

My current series is Exploring the Twain, in which I offend (unintentionally) evangelicals, Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox alike.  I am, at this point, an equal opportunity offender. The intent of the series is to examine the differences between Eastern … Continue reading →

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Historical evidence for the Bethlehem census story

Posted on December 3, 2009 by me

Weekend Fisher writes today concerning some historical evidence for the story – often written off as mere myth – that Jesus was born in Bethlehem as a result of a census.   Apparently, as no Roman documents exist from that period, … Continue reading →

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