The danger of being swamped by confident idiots
The Trump phenomenon and the influence of One Nation on local politics highlight how irrational beliefs seem to be shaping world events to a …
Fundamentalist Islam and rise of alt-right go hand-in-hand
One Nation’s second incarnation reflects a global mood of concern with Islamism and jihadism. Pollsters from the major parties have confirmed that its support …
Scientology Personality Test Postscript – Brisbane
Rationalist board member Hugh Harris continues his search for meaning … Source: Scientology Personality Test Postscript – Brisbane – Rational Razor After my disastrous …
It’s Advance Australia Fair, Not Fair-Skinned
Best enjoy the light and colour that diversity transmits. Source: HuffPo: It’s Advance Australia Fair, Not Fair-Skinned A hand-written sign with the words “we don’t …
Scientology’s personality test said I have “no real reason to live”
Unlike psychologists, psychiatrists and other medical practitioners who offer treatments for mental illness, Scientology escapes regulation because it offers services as a religion. Despite …
In defence of Santa
By now, the elves are wrapping the toys. The reindeers are running test flights. Santa is busy double-checking Xmas lists, and plotting the logistics …
Let’s encourage religious devotion in the public realm
Australian suburban shopping centres are places where people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds are free to peruse, shop and dream without being snubbed by …
Dutton Needs To Sing A Different Tune This Christmas
He is political incorrectness gone mad. Source: Dutton Needs To Sing A Different Tune This Christmas I’ve heard of Christmas elves, but never Christmas …