A Tippling Philosopher

Bad politics, bad religion collide in 'God Made Trump'

Sometimes claims are so off-the-wall that you really wonder whether the claimants believe themselves. Case in point: "God Made Trump"?

Jesus was not the new Moses. That would be Mike Johnson

Christian nationalist and Speaker Mike Johnson recently gave a speech declaring himself the new Moses. American secularism has never been more vulnerable.

About that handcart: Where's it going?

As the old adage goes, we're going to hell in a handcart. Over the decades, and even centuries, people have variously claimed that we are, indeed, heading in the wrong direction. Whether it be Malthus and impending population crises, crime and the youth of today, secularism and waning

Dealing with the demons of disinformation

In a world of growing epistemic insecurity, members of the media need to step up in defense of the truth. But technology may also have a role in saving the day.

Kate Cox and the Texas abortion debacle

A Texas woman has been denied an abortion by the Texas State Supreme Court, even though the pregnancy was not viable and it threatened her health.

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