Church & State
Religious Liberties and Non-Traditional Religions
05/2016
Religious liberties are falling victim to non-traditional religions. Here is one attempt: Read More...
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Religious vs. Secular
10/2015
Searching the web for discussions defining the difference between Religious and Secular beliefs, I found many crazy comments. One (the "Best Answer" of the discussion) simply stated that religious beliefs were based on efforts to please God or to avoid sin. Whereas secular beliefs were based on rational human experiences. This demanded my reply! Read More...
Religion: Good for You?
05/2015
Ever have students ask what the benefits of being religious are? Or do you need a good “scientific” response for your atheist friend who believes religion is a blight on the world? Here is one answer given at a Baylor conference presented by the Institute for the Study of Religion (ISR).
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Too Much Religion?
03/2015
Religious schools are often feared for promoting "too much religion." But is that a bad thing? Read More...
Outlaw "Contempt of Religions"?
01/2015
Muslim scholars are petitioning the UN to outlaw “contempt of religion.” Does this further the American ideals of liberty of conscience, religious freedoms, and human rights? I ague: NO. Read More...