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Garrison's World: The Irrelevance of Rational Atheism and the New Philosophy of the Non-Rational – Part 8

Column: An Old Absolute Newly Discovered - (A continuing series) -- Part 8 - THE JEWS AS EMPIRICAL PROOF OF GOD'S EXISTENCE. How can...

Native Voices: Green Lifestyle Film Fest has Certified Organic Native American Values

COLUMN: I got to witness the 2009 Green Lifestyle Film Fest at my UCLA alma mater March 13-15, transform from a 'little green engine...

Scream Team for the 2012 Election: A Fright from the Right

COLUMN: Several friends asked me a question this week, and with slight variations, it went something like this: "What do you think of that...

Garrison's World: The Irrelevance of Rational Atheism and the New Philosophy of the Non-Rational

COLUMN: An Old Absolute Newly Discovered - (A continuing series) - SPECIAL REPORT ON QUANTUM MECHANICS. Is Physical Reality Rational? A Quantum Physicist Speaks...

Holistic Pet Care: Cancer – A 'Must Read' for Pet Owners

COLUMN: We love our pets and do our best to give them a long and healthy life. We plan for the future and dream...

Ideas on Ice: Incorrect Thoughts as the Obama Dream Wakes Up in the Bush Nightmare

COLUMN: Back in middle and high school, I got into trouble. Numerous times, in fact. Not so much for physical acts of stupidity and...

Garrison's World: The Irrelevance of Rational Atheism and the New Philosophy of the Non-Rational – Part 7

COLUMN: An Old Absolute Newly Discovered - (A continuing series) — Part 7 - Rationalist atheism and the demise of its philosophical base. In...

Uplifting Ideas: Inspiration, A Bridging of Cultures, Giving Thanks

COLUMN: Inspiration reverberates throughout the world as America steps up to its promise of equal opportunity for all, a government "of the people, by...

Garrison's World: The Irrelevance of Rational Atheism and the New Philosophy of the Non-Rational – Part 6

COLUMN: An Old Absolute Newly Discovered - (A continuing series) Part 6 - HELL, DAMNATION AND THE DOCTRINE OF PREDESTINATION. While pursuing my theological...

Ideas on Ice: Political Code Words

COLUMN: Political campaigns exist on several levels, some high-minded, some in the gutter. What is interesting this year is the emergence of new code...

Garrison's World: The Irrelevance of Rational Atheism and the New Philosophy of the Non-Rational – Part 5

COLUMN: An Old Absolute Newly Discovered - (A continuing series). Part 5 - THE SHALLOWNESS OF ATHEISM. After completing Part 4 of this series...

Garrison's World: On Goddess Worship, Radical Feminism and God as Dominant Male

COLUMN: It should not come as a surprise to anyone who has been following my articles in this site that I have consistently referred...

Working Together: Keys to the Secret in Relationships

COLUMN: Relationships flourish or whither depending on the kind of energy we send to it. Most of us know on some level that applying...

Ideas on Ice: Thoughts on a Graffito

COLUMN: A feature-length documentary called BOMB IT examines all sides of the graffiti controversy, but it's clearly on the side of the artists. Scott...

Garrison's World: The Irrelevance of Rational Atheism and the New Philosophy of the Non-Rational – Part 4

COLUMN: An Old Absolute Newly Discovered - (A series of 5 articles) - Part 4 - PARADOX AND POST-MODERNISM: The ultimate goal of this...

Holistic Pet Care: Increase Your Pet's Longevity with a Healthy Liver

COLUMN: At some point in your pet's life, you may receive a call from your veterinarian advising you that your pet's liver function is...

Uplifting Evolutionary Ideas: A New Future

COLUMN: In order to prepare for the new future of peace, harmony and unity, that may be beyond our current understanding, we must act...

Holistic Pet Care: Doggone Aches and Pains – How to Bring Back the Sprint in Your Dog's Step

Your lively dog who once jumped on the bed at the first site of food is now slowing down and barely making it up...

Ideas on Ice: Questionable Answers

Scott G, writer and composerCOLUMN: The Q&A format is a time-honored way to promote dialog and discourse, but as Scott G points out, some questions can lead to answers that start an argument, a brawl, or even a war.

Ideas on Ice: 'Roid Record Books

Scott G, writer and composerCOLUMN: Scott G smiles at the dire headlines bemoaning the evidence of anabolic steroids and human growth hormones in sports; in fact, he comes out in favor of their use.

Garrison's World: The Irrelevance of Rational Atheism and the New Philosophy of the Non-Rational – Part 3

John C. Garrison, authorCOLUMN: The Christian philosophy of the non-rational is a philosophy only in a loose, non-technical sense and can perhaps be better viewed simply as a way of understanding (or looking at) human and all of universal existence.

Holistic Pet Care: Pet Ear Infections, Conventional Vet and Holistic Perspectives

Pet ear infections can be successfully treated using both conventional and holistic veterinary care. We have seen the best results when a natural diet,...

Garrison's World: The Irrelevance of Rational Atheism and the New Philosophy of the Non-Rational – Part 2

John C. Garrison, authorCOLUMN: By way of introduction, the objective in this second part in my series on rational atheism is twofold. First, it is to demonstrate that, regardless of the position one takes, be it religious or not, every person without exception faces a common dilemma with respect to finding rational meaning in existence.

Ideas on Ice: Bizarro World Welcomes You

COLUMN: Scott G has a few questions about idiocy, lunacy, stupidity, chicanery, avarice, greed, pigheadedness, hatred, loathing, insanity and dangerous superstitions. In other words, he's been reading the news lately.

Garrison's World: Atheists – What's Their Problem? (Some Passing Observations)

COLUMN: In the process of authoring my 5 part series on rational atheism, recent experiences have led me to conclude that, as a side article in passing (not part of my main series on rational atheism), it would be useful to express some important observations I have made lately concerning atheists.