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The link between intelligence and correct interpretation of reality is unfortunately weak. That is one of the reason why someone like cognitive scientist Stephen Pinker can be very smart and yet be consistently wrong. Pinker champions his latest wrong idea in his new book, The Better Angels of Our . . . . Continue Reading »

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to Begin Homosexual Ordinations Institute on Religion & Democracy Raymond Tallis Takes Out the ‘Neurotrash’ The Chronicle Review , Marc Perry Why Our Constitution’s Silence on God Shouldn’t Be Confused with Atheism (Especially by Atheists) . . . . Continue Reading »

St. Paul Inside the Walls is hosting a forum on marriage in Madison, New Jersey on Thursday, November 10. Prof. Robert George, Prof. Helen Alvare and Sherif Grigis will address such questions as “What does the Catholic Church teach about marriage?,” “What are alternative views to . . . . Continue Reading »

Apple is a new religion, and Steve Jobs was its high priest by Michael S. Rosenwald: Steve Jobs was not religious. Although he dabbled in Buddhism (and acid), he never embraced the idea of organized religion, a fact that makes the Apple religion all the more ironic — particularly his place in . . . . Continue Reading »

1. Medieval IT Support (Via: Kevin DeYoung ) °°°°°° 2. The Top 10 Books Lost to Time °°°°°° 3. What’s the Median Income for a Fashion Model in the U.S.? The median income across America in 2009 for a model was $27,330—income that includes no . . . . Continue Reading »

A woman in Canada faces charge of cultic activity over ‘illegal’ Catholic mass : About 100 people belonging to a lay Catholic association used the rooms to watch some inspirational videos and have a potluck lunch together. Oh, and horror of horrors, they sang songs and held a Mass behind . . . . Continue Reading »

Five Truths About Climate Change Wall Street Journal , Robert Bryce What Biblical Womanhood Is Not Evangel , Sarah Flashing Human Cloning Research Breakthrough Is Unethical Secondhand Smoke , Wesley J. Smith Activists Push Partner Benefits for Military Gays Washington Times , Rowan Scarborough . . . . Continue Reading »

Forget all the fuss about the government establishing “death panels.” The feds already have one —it’s just not about healthcare: American militants like Anwar al-Awlaki are placed on a kill or capture list by a secretive panel of senior government officials, which then . . . . Continue Reading »

Can you have Judaism without God? Many Jewish atheists believe you can : [S]chrogin, 64, is a dues-paying member of Congregation Beth El, a Reform synagogue here in Berkeley. He is among its most active members, attending Torah study, and, for a time, heading its social action committee. [ . . . ] . . . . Continue Reading »

Sign of the times of the day : This slide was included in a Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) training presentation at a state university. If you can’t read the slide, here is the text: Khalilah is a Muslim, and Janice is a Catholic. One day, Khalilah loses her favorite ring. Janice grabs . . . . Continue Reading »