Tag Archives: Scientific Study of Religion

Pareidolia and Anthropomorphism

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Ylooshi

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 →

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Morality: Big “M” and little “m”

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Ylooshi

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 →

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Point of Inquiry and the Chris Hedges Interview

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Ylooshi

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 →

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Witchcraft: Taken Very Seriously in Africa

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Ylooshi

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 →

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The Historicity of Jesus: the Making of a Myth

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Ylooshi

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 →

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