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Tag Archives: Scientific Study of Religion
Pareidolia and Anthropomorphism
Christopher Moreau, a 47 year old Canadian man, recently noticed the tree growing in his yard presents the image of “the Virgin Mary.” According to the Sun Media article in the link, the tree: has left dumbfounded residents wondering if … Continue reading
Morality: Big “M” and little “m”
I had the pleasure of discussing morality and atheism with a commenter who I would assume is a Christian although his/her actual beliefs haven’t been specifically discussed. In responding to the second of two posts the commenter left, I realized … Continue reading
Point of Inquiry and the Chris Hedges Interview
I just finished listening to the recent interview D.J. Grothe did with Chris Hedges on Point of Inquiry: I don’t believe in atheists (5/2/08). Grothe is an excellent interviewer and I’m always impressed with his ability to engage a guest … Continue reading
Posted in New Atheism
Tagged atheism, grothe, hedges, new atheist, point of inquiry, religion, Scientific Study of Religion
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Witchcraft: Taken Very Seriously in Africa
There are some things that even the most devout religious adherents in the United States would scoff at that are held to be very serious beliefs of the supernatural elsewhere in the world. So much so, that lives are affected … Continue reading
Posted in Scientific Study of Religion, Superstition, Witchcraft
Tagged magic, religion, Scientific Study of Religion, Superstition, Witchcraft
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The Historicity of Jesus: the Making of a Myth
So often I see it written on blogs or internet communities where the historicity of Jesus is being discussed where the Christian apologist will respond to those skeptical of a historical Jesus by reminding them that very little evidence exists … Continue reading
Posted in Scientific Study of Religion
Tagged history, jesus, mythology, Scientific Study of Religion
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