Society

When skepticism collides with human experience. The societal implications of scientific skepticism.

Skepticism

Jack Chick’s foray into the developing world only illustrates the development of his ideology

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
Jack Chick, the legendary Christian comic book propagandist, treats his readers with visits to Africa and India in his series, showcasing his own hypocrisy along the way
Skepticism

The persistence of error: why longevity doesn’t equate to veracity

Carlos Orsi -
Age-old beliefs aren't always true - which is why we should be mindful of the risks of following time-tested ideas unquestioningly.
Moral Panics

Beware the book ban: schools and libraries are a battleground in the culture war

James Klock -
Moral panics and culture war point-scoring are driving book bans in the US - and, given America's culture dominance, around the rest of the world too
Politics

Definitions matter – say what you mean, and mean the agreed-upon definitions

Brian Macrae Davis -
If we cannot agree on definitions of what words mean, we will never agree about the ideas and concepts those words describe.
History

Regality in the modern world: can a skeptic be a monarchist?

Gabriel Andrade -
As the world watched on at the coronation of Charles Windsor, it's reasonable to ask: is there still a role for monarchy in the modern world?
Skepticism

A double-edge sword: should we be labelling kids?

Clio Bellenis -
Labels in children's mental health offer validation, but risk pigeonholing, misdiagnosis, and overshadowing the child behind the diagnosis
Religion

Russell Crowe’s new film ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ tries to depict priests as superheroes

Carlos Orsi -
Funded by a Catholic religious order, 'The Pope's Exorcist', starring Russell Crowe, feels like a mix of Harry Potter and Dracula
Extremism

From Patmos to Waco: the impact of apocalyptic religious beliefs

Gabriel Andrade -
On the thirtieth anniversary of the end of the Waco siege, it's worth considering how similar Koresh was to other apocalyptic religious prophets
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