Moon Phases, Eclipses, Seasons: An Astronomy Primer
A clear, engaging primer on the sky above you — from eclipses and moon phases to seasons, constellations, and why your birthday zodiac sign isn’t even visible that night.
The Penitent Thief and the Contradiction with Christian Dogma
The story of the penitent thief on the cross looks like a loophole for last-minute salvation, but a close reading reveals contradictions and raises thorny questions about Christian doctrine and the resurrection.
A Quick Note About Evidence
A skeptic’s guide to weighing evidence: why subjective claims and eyewitness reports mislead, and why only objective, verifiable data deserves belief.
Tracing the Name of Jesus: Etymology, Linguistic Evolution, and the Obsession with Sacred Pronunciation
How did “Jesus” evolve from ancient Hebrew to modern English? This deep-dive traces the journey across languages—and unpacks the surprising ways Christians have turned his name into a linguistic fetish.
The Christian Yahweh: God of the Arbitrary
A skeptical deep-dive into Christian theology that exposes the arbitrary rules, punishments, and salvation plan attributed to the Yahweh of Christianity.
Why Didn't the Disciples Recognize Jesus After the Resurrection?
Why the risen Jesus goes unrecognized—Emmaus, garden, and sea scenes—and what that says about the story’s logic.
Ring Species Explained: What Ensatina Salamanders Reveal About Speciation
The Ensatina salamanders of California form a living ring species, where asymmetric mate choice and pheromones reveal reinforcement and speciation in real time.
The Horse’s Teeth Parable: Why False Attribution Persists When Authority Replaces Evidence
A humorous parable about counting a horse's teeth reveals how critical inquiry—and a good look in the barn—can outdo centuries of inherited authority and forged authorship.
High Places, Big Moves: How Jerusalem Became the Only Game in Town
Before Jerusalem became the one true worship site, Israelites burned offerings to Yahweh all over the place—on hills, in towns, even at Arad. It took kings, scrolls, and smashed altars to centralize the faith.
That Time When Chemosh Beat Yahweh (Bad)
In 2 Kings 3, Yahweh seems poised for victory—until the Moabite king sacrifices his son, and Israel retreats. Did Chemosh just win a battle against the God of Israel?
Dionysus and Jesus: The Copycat Claim That Doesn’t Hold Water (Or Wine)
Does the Jesus story plagiarize Greek myth? We tear into the 'Six Degrees of Jesus' fallacy and expose why the Dionysus copycat claims don't hold water (or wine).
Was Jesus Copied from Krishna? Debunking the Plagiarism Myth with Scripture
Does the life of Jesus share a "plagiarized" blueprint with Lord Krishna? While internet memes claim their stories are identical, a deep dive into the Srimad Bhagavatam and New Testament reveals the truth. We use primary sources to debunk the "copy-paste" myth once and for all.