Tag Archives: Carl Sagan

Why you should not get morality from religion

Excellent article! TGO Source: FMT, Erik M Gan July 11, 2013 FMT LETTER: From Erik M Gan, via e-mail While I don’t set out to belittle or ridicule the faith beliefs of others, particularly in conservative, hypersensitive Malaysia, I do … Continue reading

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James A. Haught: “Where do Beliefs Come From?”

Suppose a miracle is reported – say, another Virgin Mary sighting by Catholics, or the nine hundred-foot Jesus seen by evangelist Oral Roberts. Some Americans will embrace this news joyfully, as evidence of the holy, while others will be skeptical. … Continue reading

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Michael Shermer: Baloney Detection Kit

The information presented in this video may seem extremely mundane to some, being that it basically just outlines parameters of common sense. Yet amazingly enough, the overwhelming majority of people on Earth (approximately 90%) don’t follow these basic principles when … Continue reading

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