Skepticism
-
Read a banned book
It’s banned books week! Let’s get reading…. Here’s a list of the most challenged books for 2007. 1. “And Tango Makes Three,†by Justin Richardson/Peter Parnell Reasons: Anti-Ethnic, Sexism, Homosexuality, Anti-Family, Religious Viewpoint, Unsuited to Age Group 2. The Chocolate War,†by Robert Cormier Reasons: Sexually Explicit, Offensive Language, Violence 3. “Olive’s Ocean,†by Kevin Henkes Reasons: Sexually Explicit and…
Read More » -
Get in the Zone
As I write this, I am downloading the very first episode of the newest addition to our ever-growing cadre of skeptical podcasts. That’s right–The Skeptic Zone is now live. I’m always excited to check out new skeptical media, and this is no exception. I had the opportunity to see part of this first episode as it was recorded live at…
Read More » -
Afternoon Inquisition 9.25
Lately, we’ve discussed poor journalism in various posts and threads here on Skepchick. At times we’ve pointed out an apparent disregard for facts by some big outlets. Other times we’ve marveled at just what the media find newsworthy and what they don’t. Today’s Afternoon Inquisition is about another aspect regarding journalism. Have we become desensitized to the media spin on news stories, or is getting the news each…
Read More » -
The oldest newest skeptic
My grandmother is a rare old bird. At 83, she works on a market stall selling dolls, has bright red (dyed) hair, and frequently wins line dancing medals. But there’s no denying the stubbornness of old women, and she can be a royal pain in the rear when it comes to being ‘right’. For example, a few years ago I…
Read More » -
Why the world needed another book about atheism
Author Guy P. Harrison has written such a wonderful guest post about his book, which is now available at Amazon and in bookstores, 50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God, I have nothing to add. I admire his attitude, and I hope you all have or will read this book. Enjoy and discuss! Why the world needed another book about…
Read More » -
Afternoon Inquisition 9/24
Today I’d like to try a philosophical question and see how it goes: Is compassion a virtue? The answer might seem obvious at first, but a little reflection exposes some possible flaws. Many philosophers have been skeptical about compassion, as evidenced by this article. Some of the criticisms include: Compassion is an emotion. Can an emotion be a virtue? Is it true that…
Read More » -
Skepchick Quickies, 9.24
US presidential candidate McCain could be bad news for government science research funding. (Thanks, hotphysicsboy.) Spooked businessman flees ‘haunted’ mansion. (Thanks, Emory.) Here’s something a bit different: from a Buddhist philosophy blog, The Sciences, the Humanities, and the Human Imagination. (Oh, and he mentions Doctor Who, too.) Inside the vaccine and autism scare.
Read More » -
Things to do …
Well, summer’s officially over. Even here in the South, the weather is cooling and the leaves are starting to turn. The season we call ‘Football’ has officially begun. And, if you’re like me, you find yourself looking at it all and feeling an overwhelming sense of… boredom. Fall is the season of change and death and I think it’s natural…
Read More »
