Category Archives: Skepticism

Are There Aliens in the Universe?

Posted on September 7, 2009 by clockbackward

IT is manifestly ridiculous to think that strange beings (perhaps with tentacles, three eyes, or infrared vision) are now blazing through the expanses of space in massive, nuclear powered spaceships. But of course, many ideas that sounded absurd at first … Continue reading →

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The Myth of “the Market” : An Analysis of Stock Market Indices

Posted on August 1, 2009 by clockbackward

The theoretical U.S. “market” that is so often spoken of by stock investors is really just a convenient fiction. What does the term really mean? The difficulty with defining it can be seen as soon as we ask ourselves which … Continue reading →

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Does Science Contradict Christianity?

Posted on June 28, 2009 by clockbackward

MANY scientists and theologians have made the argument that Christianity is not at odds with the scientific world view. However, this claim is only partially correct. It is true that many portions of the Bible (for example, the Ten Commandments) … Continue reading →

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