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Should Christians bring back the beard?

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

The short answer to the question I pose in the title is, unfortunately, no. They have no reason to. Christianity is more about grace than it is about grooming practices. Contrary to a few other religions, Christianity does not teach that … Continue reading →

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Paradigms, dogma, and analytical eclecticism: A thought on religion versus science

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

This relatively long post reflects an idea I’ve been considering for a long time. It’s by no means fully fleshed, and I welcome commentary, criticism, or contribution to the discussion from thinkers from all sides. This post discusses three analytical … Continue reading →

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According to statistical analysis god does not exist

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

In my field statistical analysis is arguably the most demonstrably powerful tool we have. And given our current quality of technology, it’s incredibly easy. There’s almost no math required! All one must do after formulating their research question, collecting data, … Continue reading →

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Hierarchy of knowledge: Science, social science, pseudoscience (religion doesn’t make the list)

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Like anyone with a university degree, a graduate education, and a devout affection for human knowledge, I fill much of my life with understanding our physical universe. I read academic journals ranging from Biology and Nature to Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern … Continue reading →

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The bible doesn’t understand physics: Baffling blunder in the Book of Joshua

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Ryren Cadora

Yesterday I wrote about how Joshua became the only person in the bible who commanded god to do something that god actually did. It wasn’t a prayer, a plea for help; it was a demand. Basically, in order to win … Continue reading →

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