Epicurus’ Question

“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?”

Why You Should Use Twitter.

I know this is off-track, but I’ve fallen in love, and I want to share it with you.
Imagine a service where you could: let your friends know what you’re doing, plan impromptu meetups, share links to your blog or other crazy stuff, and find out what Wil Wheaton (yes, Wesley Crusher) is having for lunch.
Now [...]

An “Expelled” video, and a good point

A great video from Thunderf00t on YouTube applying some of Ben Stein’s own logic against him. There’s a lot of flak out there for the “Expelled” movie, for good reason. I really appreciate this particular clip because Thunderf00t brings up a point that’s absolutely central to understanding the conflict.
Science is NOT a democracy. Science does [...]

Yes, I know I’m late to the party.

Art Brut, simply wonderful.

Expelled: No Honesty Allowed.

If you’re not yet aware of it, let me be the first to clue you in. There a pro-Creation Science movie coming soon to a theater near you. It’s called “Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed” and it’s hosted by a name recognized world-wide for his expertise in biochemistry, evolutionary biology and the philosophy of science: Ben [...]

It’s coming…

Here’s a teaser trailer for a new pilot: The Skeptologists

It stars Yau-Man Chan (from Survivor), Mark Edward (a reformed medium and magician) , Steven Novella (from The Skeptic’s Guide), Phil Plait (The Bad Astronomer), Kirsten Sanford (Dr. Kiki from popSiren), Michael Shermer (from Skeptic Magazine), and Brian Dunning (from Skeptoid), banding [...]

An Apostate’s Answer

Justin commented on my recent post:

“If you didn’t know the Lord, you were therefore never a Christian” and then he threw some scripture at me.

This is one of the only reactions to my de-conversion that really gets me fired up. The arrogant assumption that the only possible reason that I (or anyone) could give up [...]

New Magic Show From Revision3

For you magic fans out there, head on over to www.revision3.com/scamschool for a new video podcast/ online show called “Scam School with Brian Brushwood”. It’s aimed at beginners with a concentration on quick tricks and bar bets.
Like all Revision3 shows, it’s very well produced and professional. Brian is a competent and compelling host, and seems [...]

Rationalist Evangelism.

Here’s some bio information, and then a question. I grew up in an evangelical Christian church. Bible-believing, but not quite pentecostal. I started college as a double major in physics and english, but then dropped out because I felt God’s calling to the camping ministry.
I had already worked at a camp in Maine for one [...]

The Geek High Holiday of 2008

Some facts you need to be aware of:
1) It is generally accepted (except by nostalgic fanboys and Dirk Benedict) that the original Battlestar Galactica was a piece of steaming cat crap. It was, deal with it. Your skepticism about the quality of the new series is understandable.
2) The new Battlestar Galactica is one of the [...]