Category Archives: The god problem

Want to shake off the god problem? Become a scientist

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Naomi

At the end of a thrilling and delightful August 16 New Yorker article, “The Youthful Universe: A new space telescope will allow us to see deeper into the past than ever before,” Rivka Galchen talked to Bob Williams, …the former … Continue reading →

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How have the Taliban matured? Like this

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: Taliban soldiers fired at a crowd of protesters, attacked reporters, and burned down a Kabul amusement park after riding the merry-go-round and bumper cars. “When it comes to experience, maturity, vision, there is a huge difference … Continue reading →

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The problem with god

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Naomi

Lacks empathy. Is racist. Defaults to lies. Hires creepy spokesmen. From Harper’s Weekly Review: In Canada, a video surfaced of a Catholic priest giving a sermon in which he claimed that survivors of residential schools lied about sexual abuse in … Continue reading →

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