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Counterknowledge is not an alternative to true knowledge

I was thinking of a way to lead into the last post I’d be doing about Damian Thompson’s book and today I’m given a very nice lead-in, thanks to the Daily Telegraph: “What we have witnessed in Western societies since … Continue reading

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Fairy tale peril & real world impact

So, Richard Dawkins thinks it’s worthwhile to study the effects of fictional witchcraft and wizardry on children. His main interest will be in terms the ones who grow up in homes where the parents indoctrinate them into believing many religiously-inspired … Continue reading

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