The most obvious appeal of Star Trek lies in its anticipation of human technological advancement and in its ability to entertain the dream that along with phasers and transporter beams, we may eventually acquire the secrets of our universe. And yet the real seductiveness of Star Trek is tied up not with technology, but with its [...] [...more]
Stereotypes provide great fodder for comedy. They can also obstruct social progress. Consider the stereotypes in this Onion news parody: Why is the medicinal use of marijuana illegal in most states? Blame a stupid stereotype. It just happens that I am for both the legalization of marijuana and for the legalization of atheism. But wait a minute, atheism [...] [...more]
Is killing a god a crime? If it is, I hope habeas corpus rights demand that the body be presented before I am convicted. As an atheist I could be accused of killing God. But that’s impossible. For there is not one god, but millions, perhaps billions. There is one god, or more, in every mind [...] [...more]
