Category Archives: Politics
John Rabe: A movie
I use to work in the medical field in China and Japan and my first foreign language was German. I am now refreshing my German for a month trip this summer to German with my son. Thus, the 2009 film … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy, Politics
The Obstacle of Common Sense
Common sense is often our enemy. Our intuitions often blind us. Yes, I am aware of recent popular books pointing out the values of these unconscious heuristics in terms of their speed, and their uncanny accuracy, but intuition also has … Continue reading
Filed under Critical Thinking, Philosophy, Politics, Uncategorized
Muslims Plea for Understanding
On a liberal Christian site (one I like reading occassionally) I saw this letter posted pleading for an end to torture. Indeed, a wonderful plea. Obviously it was also trying to help non-Muslims see that there are Muslims who are … Continue reading
Swine Flu – Govt. Action ! Hmmmm
Caution: This is a politically incorrect video for you most of you Atheists ! Congressman Ron Paul (former medical doctor) says: 1) Bigger Government usually makes things worse. 2) Vaccines need to be view judiciously. Ah, but he is just … Continue reading
Help Texas pack their bags !
more about “Help Texans pack their bags“, posted with vodpod HILARIOUS ! — even if I disagree with the video’s politics. For I agree with Ron Paul — leaving the “Union” is legitimate. And just as this video forecasts, I … Continue reading
An Atheist Dilemma
OK, I have a dilemma for some of you Atheists. News today: In what religious freedom advocates regarded as a breakthrough in Vietnam, authorities granted rare permission to unregistered house church groups to hold a large, public Easter-related service here … Continue reading
Filed under Atheism, Christianity, News, Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Politics, Religion
Non-Govt Solution to Pirates: Use a Letter of Marque
Obama is being tested with his decisions about Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea and now pirates. Obama believes in Government as the grand solution-maker and will probably deal with pirates with the military (yes, yes, Bush was even worse). But a non-government … Continue reading
Filed under Politics
Joining Hands: Theists & Atheists
Again, as mentioned in my last post, I was disappointed by the cheap shots many Atheist blogs took at the Tea Party gatherings. It seems that a disproportionate number of blogging Atheists are democrats. I was disappointed at the recording … Continue reading
Filed under Atheism, Christianity, Politics
Party Time !
Happy Tax day for you Atheists who are proud of not having a god in your religious brain, but instead put government there. I know this will upset many of you politically-correct Skeptics, but I couldn’t stand all the Atheist … Continue reading
Filed under Politics
Immorality — Our Nation’s Greatest Problem
My goodness, an atheist talking about morality — the nerve ! Actually, I will not do the talking, instead I am copying an April 2009 essay below by Walter Williams, economist at George Mason University. Here he tells why he … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Religious Dialogue
Myth Alert: Buy Local
In health circles, “BUY LOCAL” is a common call. Buying local can have advantages, but sometimes it can be unwise. Buying local can lead to decreased prosperity, unsafe products and even conflict. “Buying Local” has the positive image of supporting … Continue reading
The UN bans you from critizing religion !
March 26, 2009 news: The United Nations’s Human Rights Council voted (23/47) for a resolution urging passage of laws around the world to protect religion from criticism. Who put it forward? Muslims, of course. Pakistan on behalf of Islamic countries. … Continue reading
