The sequel to 2014’s evangelical romp doubles down on its themes of persecution, atheist-bashing, and tone-deaf proselytizing. Avoid, but only with open eyes.
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When Faith Healers Are Exposed
That time James Randi uncovered the deceptions of a famous faith healer.
‘Sovereign Citizens’ and the Oregon Standoff
A Rachel Maddow segment from last year provides important context for and traces the historical threads that underlie the current standoff in Burns, Oregon.
Trump Surfaces in Islamist Recruitment Film
Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim hostility is being used for recruitment purposes by Al-Shabab, an Al-Qaeda-aligned Islamist group.
On School Shootings and School Prayer
Debunking witless memes is a thankless job, but someone’s got to do it.
A Tale of Two Interviews: Megan Phelps-Roper and Paul Bloom
I highlight two recent podcasts from the Sam Harris catalog: an inspirational chat with an ex-Westboro member, and an unpacking of a psychologist’s controversial take on empathy.
No, Obama Did Not “Threaten” Christians at DNC Gala
Obama’s remarks at a recent LGBT event have ruffled the feathers of the usual suspects, who responded by stoking conservative prejudices with a cargo container of hyperbole.
On Selective Literalism and Gay Marriage
A brief lesson in epistemology illustrates how biblical literalism at best provides non-answers and at worst is self-defeating.
Review: The Unlikely Disciple
Kevin Roose’s sojourn turned memoir is an honest, transparent, balanced look into a cultural divide that seems more unbridgeable by the year.
After Year Away From Religion, Pastor Loses Belief in God
The pastor who tried atheism out for a year has announced his conclusion.
David Barton’s Monument of Lies
A Christian scholar reviews pseudo-historian David Barton’s book on Thomas Jefferson — and finds it doesn’t hold water.
Why Sam Harris Is Wrong On Islam
The recent brawl on Bill Maher is an indication of how badly we need other voices in the conversation about Islam.
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