George Orwell: Reflections on Gandhi Jun 15, 2007
"If one could follow it to its psychological roots, one would, I believe, find that the main motive for 'non-attachment' is a desire to escape from the pain of living, and above all from love, which, sexual or non-sexual, is hard work."
history of world religions movie - data visualization Jan 17, 2007
the history, rise & fall of most world religions animated on a world map over time.
The Big Religion Comparison Chart - ReligionFacts Aug 27, 2006
Video Wombat: Dinosaurs in the Bible Jun 27, 2006
Religion Map Caption Jun 21, 2006
A Basic Buddhism Guide: Introduction to Buddhism Mar 2, 2006
This short essay is intended to give a brief introduction to Buddhism.
ABC News: Poll: Elbow Room No Problem in Heaven Dec 20, 2005
Among people who believe in heaven, one in four thinks access is limited to Christians. More than a third of Protestants feel that way, and this view peaks at 55 percent among Protestants who describe themselves as very religious.
Understanding Economic Jargon (Aaron Swartz: The Weblog) Dec 10, 2005
Understanding what they mean is often difficult without formal training, so I've put together this helpful guide on the subject.
SoMA Review - Betraying Jesus - Jim Wallis Nov 10, 2005
His eyes were piercing as he asked, “Why don’t you do that? Why don’t you live that way?”
Why Does God Hate Amputees? by Marshall Brain Oct 30, 2005
Is God real? Or is he imaginary?
Britain, UK news from The Times and The Sunday Times - Times Online Sep 27, 2005
The study concluded that the US was the world’s only prosperous democracy where murder rates were still high, and that the least devout nations were the least dysfunctional.
Ship of Fools: The Laugh Judgment Sep 12, 2005
Hedonistica: Pleasure Yourself Sep 7, 2005
Over Three Hundred Proofs of God’s Existence Aug 26, 2005
Jhuger - Kissing Hank's Ass Aug 12, 2005
No Longer a Christian Dec 24, 2004
The words they speak are words of destruction, aggression, dominance, revenge, fear and arrogance. The host and the callers echo the belief in the righteousness of our nation's killing. There are reminders to pray for our “Christian” president who is