Hissy Fit

As the passage of health care reform becomes more and more likely, the Republican hissy fits have become more and more vehement and more dishonest. First the Republicans were throwing…

A Quiet Victory

The one debate between scientists and deniers that I don't relish is the argument vaccinations cause autism. Maybe as I parent, I understand the need, the desire to find answers…

Tuesday’s Evening Read

Evolutionist Eric Michael Johnson examines his beliefs in Why I Am Not A Humanist. The Washington Post's Fred Hiatt seems to think that "Don't Worry, Be Happy" should be Obama's…

Emptiest. Threat. Ever.

Apparently, Democrats in Washington are on the verge of seriously hurting the feelings of Congressional Republicans. So much so, in fact, that this is what they have threatened to do:…

QOD: Celibacy

Given the latest Catholic Church scandal... is it time to rethink the vow of celibacy? Senior Church figures in Germany meanwhile called for priestly celibacy to be reviewed, a tradition…