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observations from the intersection of religion, science, politics, and culture

4.21.2011

Study: Belief in an Angry God Prevents Academic Cheating

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A new study reveals that college students who believe in a merciful, caring god are more likely to cheat than those who believe in a wrathf...
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4.19.2011

Ask A Humanist, Vol. 2: Aren't You Denying Your Children the Opportunity to be Religious?

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(This is Part 2 of an ongoing, meandering stream of undefined scope.) There's a good joke about Unitarian Universalists. Q: "Wh...
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4.18.2011

Brown Stain on Towel Reveals the Face of Jesus Christ

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Move over, Grilled Cheesus .  Roisin McCourt, a 31-year-old dance instructor from Coventry, England says a brown stain that appeared on one...
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4.15.2011

Letter Resurfaces, Sheds Light on Lincoln's Faith

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A newly resurfaced letter written by Abraham Lincoln's law partner, William Herndon, recently went up for sale.  The 3-page letter, pri...
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4.12.2011

Study: Increased Life Expectancy = Postponement of Religious Participation

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A new study , by Dr Elissaios Papyrakis at the University of East Anglia and Dr Geethanjali Selvaretnam from the University of St Andrews ...

A Complete History of the Universe, From The Big Bang to the Internet

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Historian David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet, in a riveting 18 minutes. Totally...
4.08.2011

Megafaun's "Carolina Days" -- A Faux History of Raleigh's Creation

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Raleigh's own Megafaun have released a new video for "Carolina Days," from the Heretofore EP . The video features an irresist...
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