Category Archives: Atheism

They’re Winning and We’re Losing

Posted on June 20, 2012 by OgreMkV

It doesn’t matter who the “they” is in this case.  What matters it the “we” that are losing. We are scientists.  We are believers in equality.  We believe that humans can make their own future, without being led.  We believe … Continue reading →

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I’m Available for Adoption

Posted on December 9, 2011 by OgreMkV

Bill Donahue of the Catholic League is sponsoring an ‘Adopt an Atheist‘ program.  The program is to be used to explain to atheists “We want atheists to realize that there may be Christians in their community, even if those Christians … Continue reading →

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Who Speaks for the Christians?

Posted on December 3, 2011 by OgreMkV

Read this first… all the way to the end. Now, do those of you who are Christians agree with the sentiments in the article? Actually it doesn’t matter, your opinions don’t matter.  Why?  Because you aren’t being heard. Look at … Continue reading →

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Science – You’re Doing It Wrong

Posted on November 7, 2011 by OgreMkV

From Answers in Genesis. By definition, no apparent, perceived or claimed evidence in any field, including history and chronology, can be valid if it contradicts the scriptural record. Of primary importance is the fact that evidence is always subject to … Continue reading →

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Rain Prefers Atheism

Posted on October 9, 2011 by OgreMkV

Rick Perry prays for rain back in April.  Jack all happens for months. An atheist convention opens in Houston, TX. That VERY SAME WEEKEND, Texas gets more rain than the previous 12 months combined. My brand new irony meter just … Continue reading →

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The Future

Posted on June 10, 2011 by OgreMkV

One thing about reading a lot of science fiction is that you begin to develop a feel for the future.  There are even some degree programs in ‘future studies’.  I have no idea what’s in those programs, but it can’t … Continue reading →

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Fanaticism is Bad – Even When You Agree

Posted on April 28, 2011 by OgreMkV

So, an incident happened. I know very little beyond what I read on another blog.  Apparently a professor got an e-mail from a certain group.  She was fed up with dealing with this group and some of the leaders of … Continue reading →

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Is Modern Science Rational?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by OgreMkV

A former student of mine came upon a post entitled: Is Modern Science Rational.  He posted that he had read it and liked it.  I replied, after reading it, that the author was full of bullshit, had no idea what … Continue reading →

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On the Tactics of the True Believer

Posted on April 3, 2011 by OgreMkV

You can see several comments on this blog by one True Believer.  You can go to any blog or forum that discusses almost anything and you will run into a True Believer.  I’ve seen them in everything from climate change, … Continue reading →

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Threats of Punishment

Posted on March 27, 2011 by OgreMkV

When I started teaching, the single best piece of advice I got is”never threaten your students.  If you say it, you better do it.”  When I became a parent, the single best piece of advice I got is “never threaten … Continue reading →

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