Federal School chaplaincy plan

The Federal Australian Liberal Party Government, with their new proposal, has once again shown that they are completely out of step with modern educational practices. They have stated they wish to, in a ninety million dollar program; give every public school $20,000 so that they can hire a religious chaplain to act as a [...]

Why Atheism?

Atheism, according to various nations’ census data/results, is growing as an identified belief system (yes, it is a belief and not some sort of faith - there is a very distinct difference) while the percentage of those that hold onto religious beliefs would appear to be shrinking. So why is the human race slowly but [...]

Learn about Scientology

Scientology is a funny wee beastie; built on a clearly fraudulent basis it is well known to brainwash members, commit various criminal acts and generally has nothing at all to do with either science or religion as we know it. Basically, if you follow Scientology then you’re either ignorant, brainwashed, criminal … or [...]

‘Net Case: Anointed-One.net

Recently yet another website full of misunderstandings and general ignorance (mixed with a fair share of intellectual dishonesty) was pointed out to me; so in the spirit of trying to spread good ol’ fashioned knowledge around it’s time for another ‘Net Case - this time the oddly named Anointed-One.net gets an examination. Warning: This [...]

Three (now four) quick bits

It would seem that the new Doctor Who spin-off, Torchwood, has premiered with absolutely massive ratings. While I haven’t had the chance to see the show yet, it is definitely on my ‘must watch’ list.
Firefox 2.0 is out and I’m using it right now. It seems to be a great browser so far [...]

Dawkins: Why there almost certainly is no god.

I came across this interesting little article by Professor Richard Dawkins on his speciality subject - god(s), the lack thereof and the reasons why. This is the sort of article that everyone should read, no matter their beliefs, so that those beliefs are challenged. Beliefs need to be able to be critically analysed [...]

More evolution fun: Advanced fish

People who deny that evolution took place (and is still taking place) are a funny lot, ignoring or failing badly at trying to disprove it. Those Young Earthers are some of the worst of the lot, thinking that the Earth is only 6,000 years old … crazy. Anyhow, here’s another pebble to throw [...]