Free Speech vs Anti-Discrimination

January 10th, 2010 · No Comments

This article could as easily have been titled, “Why Facebook Petitions Fail!” Last night I joined a Facebook group called, “Petition to Remove All Ant-Gay Groups“. A friend had joined, and I clicked to join as well. After all, we’re opposed to hateful speech right? I did a quick gut check, and felt this agreed [...]

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Tags: Free Thinking, Religion, Philosophy · Insights & Distinctions

Boy Scouts of America – A Poor Role Model?

June 26th, 2009 · 6 Comments

It is very upsetting to hear how the Boy Scouts of America discriminates against those with differing beliefs. No, not that they don’t believe in helping young men grow up into good, productive adults. No, not that they are somehow unethical or a bad role model. The Boy Scouts of America has a long tradition [...]

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Tags: Free Thinking, Religion, Philosophy

Nation’s Gaze Turns To Iowa

April 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

I feel I keep up with the important news. I heard about that guy getting elected President. I knew there was something going on with the economy. I even waited with baited breath (holding my breath) as Iowa placed a ban on smoking at all eating establishments. However, I heard nothing, nor have I seen [...]

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Tags: Free Thinking, Religion, Philosophy · News and Reviews