January 8, 2010
I received this email today and thought it might be interesting to those in the Madison area. ================================ This message is sent by The Brights’ Net as a courtesy to Madison Brights ================================= Pub Politico is a new monthly event Read more…
April 14, 2009
A picture of Pulsar B1509 taken by NASA’s Chandra X-Ray observatory. This “hand-like” shape spans 150 light years but it is caused by a neutron star that has a 12 mile diameter. Amazing. Yet, what is even more amazing is Read more…
March 9, 2009
The American Religious Identification Survey for 2008 was released today. The results are good news for atheists but not so good news for religion in general. As the survey puts it: “The challenge to Christianity in the U.S. does not Read more…
February 12, 2009
Today, Feb 12th 2009, is the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and this year is the 150th Anniversary of the publishing of the Origin of Species. It isn’t hyperbole to state that the concept of the Evolution of Species by Read more…
November 26, 2008
On the lighter side of the news and just in time for holiday giving… Reserve your spot in: Heaven or Hell They claim it’s 100% guaranteed! Now that’s a gift that keeps on giving. Hey, why take a chance with Read more…
November 20, 2008
Faith-Based Politics, The Obama Way If this article is true, I’m not that excited about this shift. True, it’s better than what we had under Bush, but why can’t we just leave religion out of politics? Why does every politician Read more…
October 22, 2008
Is anyone else disturbed by the idea of “Faith-Based Pharmacies“? As the article says, several pharmacies across the nation are experimenting with the idea. The Divine Mercy Care Pharmacy in VA sells no candy, no sodas and no birth control, Read more…
September 21, 2008
Please take time to read the new article by Sam Harris on Sarah Palin: In Defense of Elitism
September 14, 2008
Just in case anyone missed it, SNL did a great skit on Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton: http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/palin-hillary-open/656281/ Tina Fey did an amazing job. Oh, be sure to read some of the comments. Some of them are scary.
August 25, 2008
“Brother Richard” of Atheist Nexus and Life Without Faith has posted an open letter to “Pastor” Rick Warren of Saddleback Church regarding the Presidental “debate” held there a few days ago. It is well worth reading (http://lifewithoutfaith.com/index.php?/archives/69-An-Open-Letter-To-Pastor-Rick-Warren.html). For those that Read more…