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Tag Archives: religion
Once in a Mormon moment
I was bored in lab one day and as I waited for some experiment to finish I stumbled across this very peculiar idea of the “Mormon moment.” I didn’t know what the heck it meant, but one week later I saw … Continue reading
Science vs all comers
A topic that has always fascinated me is science versus religion. I love competitive sports. I love combat sports. I love watching great fight cards in boxing or mixed martial arts. Quick shoutout: Good luck to GSP tonight as he … Continue reading
Irrational and Proud of It
This week we have been talking about irrational faith in relation to the article Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman wrote about the book Caveman Logic by Hank Davis. Rabbi Mitelman asks if rational religious people are rare. I doubt Davis would … Continue reading
Rational Faith
AB found a great article this week about the relationship, if any, between Rationality and Religion. After sharing an email exchange, Rabbi Mitelman, the author, poses the questions “can religion truly allow for critical thinking? And are rational religious people as … Continue reading
Tolerating a Mormon President
Regarding the presidential bids of Jon Huntsman and Mitt Romney, the religious background of both candidates does not matter to me. What does matter to me is their political platform. If I liked his or her ideological stand, I would … Continue reading
It Doesn’t Matter Where They Came From
I don’t approach an election with a predetermined choice. I let my eyes, ears, and heart be open to all the possibilities; ponder and reflect upon the things that have been discussed; and finally, make a decision based on reason, … Continue reading
