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Question of atheist scruples – journalism edition

What a time to be around, eh? Trump? Acosta? Brexit? Ford? Emails? What’s news these days without some kind of craptacular scoop just waiting to be reported on? A great time for journalism — at least in some countries… Anyway, … Continue reading

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A Question of Atheist Scruples – wedding edition

You are getting married and want a small, intimate wedding. Your parents who are paying insist on a large, showy affair. Do you let your parents have their way? I think my mother wanted me to get married back home … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – Antiques Roadshow edition

Which reminds me – the Lions fundraising flea market is coming up on the February 17th. I go every year. I never buy a ticket to the 50//50 draw even though I know “You can’t win, folks, unless you get … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – this sounds like a sit-com

Soon after hitting it off with someone special s/he has to leave town for a few months. Meanwhile, a new opportunity arises. Do you remain faithful? (I don’t watch the show anymore but I’m reminded of that scene in Big … Continue reading

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Scruples Success!

Here I am as of today, delighted to have come across not one, but two – TWO! – versions of A Question of Scruples. The second edition is one I’ve had before, but the ’90s is one I didn’t know … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – real life edition

An ex reaches out with this suggestion — what would you think of donating sperm? A bit of anonymous backstory — Relationships can be complicated and long lasting, even if the participants aren’t really in each other’s social circles anymore. … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – trust in the workplace

You think you are a trusted employee. But after a theft, you are asked to submit to a lie detector test. Do you? The point of a polygraph machine is to measure physiological changes. It’s not catching lies so much … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – family ties

When you had a baby out of wedlock, the father and his family cut you off. Later, the father died in an accident and now his mother wants to know her grandchild. Do you allow it? Was this a one … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – Doctor, Doctor, give me the news…

You are a doctor. A longtime patient asks for a sick certificate even though he isn’t ill. Do you provide it? I’d probably ask why he thinks he needs one but I doubt I’d write one up just out of … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – I (don’t) work hard for the money

At least in terms of this question: You work for a large company and take off a week without pay. Due to error, you are paid as usual. Do you return the money? Part of me wants to say that … Continue reading

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