Monthly Archives: November 2008

Am I A Humanist? Definition vs. Allegiance

Posted on November 27, 2008 by arensb

I don’t know whether I’m a Humanist. I haven’t read any of the Humanist manifestos, but a while back, a podcast that I listen to had a show about humanism, and discussed the main points of Humanist Manifesto III, the … Continue reading →

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What? Protests Change Minds?

Posted on November 26, 2008 by arensb

When I wrote earlier about participating in the “No on Prop 8″ demonstration at the National Mall, I was rather dismissive of the notion that it might affect anyone’s opinion. However, SurveyUSA published a poll about Prop 8 with an … Continue reading →

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Props to Moderate Catholics

Posted on November 25, 2008 by arensb

I give moderate theists grief when they fail to stand up and tell the Pat Robertsons and Jerry Falwells of the world that they’re full of crap, so it’s only fair to give credit where it’s due: Catholics for Choice … Continue reading →

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Minimal Electoral Map

Posted on November 16, 2008 by arensb

During a discussion on whether the electoral college is still a good idea, someone brought up the point that it’s possible to win the electoral vote but lose the popular vote, and pretty badly at that. So I wrote a … Continue reading →

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A Gay Outing

Posted on November 15, 2008 by arensb

It’s funny how you never see the sights and do the “local” stuff in your own town. I went to Paris once, and stayed with a friend who had lived there for sixteen years, and had never gone up the … Continue reading →

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MD to Abolish the Death Penalty?

Posted on November 13, 2008 by arensb

The Post reports that A high-profile panel appointed by Gov. Martin O’Malley recommended last night abolishing Maryland’s death penalty, concluding that the state’s system of capital punishment is too costly and vulnerable to wrongful convictions and fails as a deterrent … Continue reading →

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Godless Buses

Posted on November 11, 2008 by arensb

Local CBS affiliate WUSA 9 reports The American Humanist Association, located in Washington, will announce its “Godless Holiday Campaign” on Tuesday with ads on Metro buses and in newspapers. The slogan for the campaign is “Why Believe In a God? … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of God

Posted on November 10, 2008 by arensb

Julia Sweeney writes that the DVD of her one-woman show Letting Go of God will be available on Nov. 21. Squeeee! As a preview, here’s a video she uploaded of what appears to be an early version of one of … Continue reading →

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Morality and Fiat Currency

Posted on November 10, 2008 by arensb

On the latest episode of The Non-Prophets, the guys got into an extended discussion about morality. That discussion should be required listening for anyone with any questions about how you can be moral without absolute rules imposed from without, or … Continue reading →

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BillDo Misrepresents Prop 8

Posted on November 5, 2008 by arensb

Once more, BillDo forgot to keep his noise-hole closed: [In an anti-Proposition 8 TV ad] Two young men, who identify themselves as being from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, knock on the door of two lesbian women … Continue reading →

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