Monthly Archives: July 2009

How To Argue Effectively

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Everyone wants to argue effectively, and Dave Barry wants to help. “I argue very well,” Barry says, “Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this and steer clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Humor | 18 Comments

The Private Life of Plants

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Posted in Science, Videos | 6 Comments

Jon Stewart on Religion & Morality

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Jon Stewart recently had an interview with Sojourners, a “progressive” Christian organization. Here’s an excerpt about a part on religion: Religion makes sense to me. I have trouble with dogma more than I have trouble with religion. I think the … Continue reading →

Posted in Morality, Quotes, Religion | 312 Comments

The Unholy Grail: Pope Alexander VI, 1431-1503

Posted on July 1, 2009 by thegirlcanwrite

by Lorette C. Luzajic Part 9 of the Pillars of Faith series. Brave New World As Columbus sailed toward the New World, a new pope was elected in the old world. The year was 1492, and Rodrigo Borgia became Pope … Continue reading →

Posted in Biography, Catholicism, Christianity, History | 22 Comments