Category Archives: Religion and Philosophy
Racism, the Media, and Reverend Wright Distortions
No, the Rev. Wright issue is not racist, Just pointless. Continue reading
Ethics Round-Up in Race, Religion and Sex: GOP Bigotry, Georgetown’s Integrity, and Warren’s Absurdity
Playing catch-up: three important ethics stories that mustn’t get buried. Continue reading
Ethics Heroes: Seniors at Lexington (Ky) Catholic High School
The Catholic school forgot what good conduct was, but the students remembered. Continue reading
Filed under Education, Ethics Heroes, Gender and Sex, Love, Religion and Philosophy
“Show Boat” Ethics: Defining Deceit
A famous scene from the musical “Show Boat” illustrates why deceit is lying, and also an ethical use of it. Continue reading
The Unethical Rationalization List: 24 and Counting
Here is the recently updated of unethical rationalizations, for reference and debate. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Religion and Philosophy
“Blue Bloods” Ethics: The Good Lie?
“Blue Bloods” explores the dilemma of the necessary lie. Continue reading
Lawrence O’Donnell and the Missing Religious Bigotry Ethics Alarm at MSNBC
Lawrence O’Donnell is an anti-Mormon bigot, and apparently that’s just fine with MSNBC. Continue reading
Why Does American Public Education Stink? The Answer: Incompetence, Stupidity, and Fear. The Proof: THIS…
The NY Department of Education has banned education. You think I’m kidding. Continue reading
Filed under Education, History, Religion and Philosophy, Science & Technology, U.S. Society
Ethics Quiz: What if the Westboro Baptist Church Is Just Kidding?
What if the followers of Fred Phelps are really pussycats under all that hate? Continue reading