Category Archives: Religion and Philosophy

Racism, the Media, and Reverend Wright Distortions

No, the Rev. Wright issue is not racist, Just pointless. Continue reading

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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

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Filed under Character, Citizenship, Environment, Gender and Sex, Government & Politics, Race, Religion and Philosophy, U.S. Society

Ethics Heroes: Seniors at Lexington (Ky) Catholic High School

The Catholic school forgot what good conduct was, but the students remembered. Continue reading

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“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

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Ethics Dunce: David Barton

Either David Barton has to correct his statement and apologize for making it, or he should forfeit the respect and trust of his followers. There isn’t another alternative. Continue reading

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The Unethical Rationalization List: 24 and Counting

Here is the recently updated of unethical rationalizations, for reference and debate. Continue reading

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“Blue Bloods” Ethics: The Good Lie?

“Blue Bloods” explores the dilemma of the necessary lie. Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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