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Upcoming Research: Christians, Jews, Muslims, and Altruistic Suicide
It’s summer again, and I have a few short months to do independent research of my liking before getting into the deep again. In late August I’ll be starting a rather intensive Modeling and Simulations program at The Virginia Modeling, Analysis … Continue reading
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Tagged Atheism, Christianity, God, Islam, Judaism, Religion, Research, Science, Self-Immolation
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Danger! Do Not Enter the Chapel!
I was in a hospital last night (don’t worry; my visit wasn’t for health reasons), and I walked by the chapel and noticed it was closed. Although I’m sure it was merely closed for cleaning or basic maintenance, the sign they … Continue reading
The Friendly Atheist’s Reaction to Tracy Morgan Interview Really Irked Me (With a Response from Hemant Mehta)
Yesterday I read a post by Hemant Mehta, or, as most people know him, the Friendly Atheist, and I’m surprised to say this is the first atheist article I’ve ever read that I’m offended by. The article reflects on Tracy Morgan’s very … Continue reading
Anti-Atheist Prejudice (Part 6): We’re All Going to Die
I don’t have to remind you of this, but we’re all going to die. Some of us sooner than others. In fact the odds are essentially 100% that we’ll all be dead in 100 years. Every last one of us. … Continue reading
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Tagged Atheism, Psychology, Religion, Science, Terror Management Theory
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Pagans Did It First, Not Christians: Or How to Piss of God
A vocal minority of Christians often blame natural and man-made disasters on god’s wrath. This can be seen time and time again. Pat Robertson is a great example of the tired old “God’s angry” trope. Even recently, the Rev. Al … Continue reading
Benefits of Changing Religions in the US? (SS#17)
In the June 2015 edition of Social Currents, Jennifer L. Glass (et al) published “Leaving the Faith: How Religious Switching Changes Pathways to Adulthood among Conservative Protestant Youth.” Glass and her team—after reviewing the literature—noticed an interesting trend; white conservative Protestants “experience … Continue reading
A Fairly Good Logical Argument for the Historical Jesus (by an Agnostic Professor)
When it comes to the historical Jesus—the question, did Jesus exist?—I’ve always been a skeptic. Although historians almost universally agree that he did exist, I’m a little more cautious about this question because there’s zero extra biblical evidence contemporary to the … Continue reading
Carpenter Bees and Microevolution: What the Hell Happened?
There’s a rather large flowering bush in my front yard, and right now it’s surrounded by busy, busy bees and other insects foraging for provisions. Most of these bees are large and shiny, relatively docile carpenter bees, incapable of stinging—or … Continue reading
Cognitive Bias towards Design: Atheists Are Not Immune (SS#15)
“How can you not believe in creation?” a creationist might ask. “Just look at the stars and birds and fish. Evidence of creation is all around us.” Statements such as these have been repeatedly debunked, yet they persist as if … Continue reading
Religion and Mental Health (SS#14)
Citing previous research that ignored secular groups, this month researchers Jon T. Moore and Mark M. Leach published a study that seeks to explain “the relationship between religion and various facets of mental health” (p. 1). Their paper, titled “Dogmatism and … Continue reading
The Atheist Papers 