Inconvenient Nuance
A modern scientist’s take on morality
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FeaturedWhy science will never replace religion: A mathematician’s perspective
You’ll often hear it said, “The age of religion is drawing to a close…
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The practical purpose of неділя (don’t work day)
There are plenty of good religious reason for the sabbath, but as they say, the sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. If you obey the command to not work for a day, then your life must be set up such that it doesn’t just collapse when you take a day off.… Read more
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They turned the triangle upside down – why the old Orthodox creed is right
I finally understood why the Orthodox creed is right – and thanks be to God for guiding me here. Let me explain. The major difference between the Orthodox and Catholic faiths is the “filioque” – a line in the main expression of faith (the creed) where the Orthodox say the Holy Spirit proceeds from the… Read more
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Why fast?
The Orthodox are famous for their strict fasting regimen: eat nothing before Mass, forego meat every Wednesday and Friday, eat vegan for the full 40 days of Great Lent – among others. In the post-scarcity first world, where immediate gratification is almost always at hand, it’s easy to wonder, why bother? There’s no shortage of… Read more
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If you’re pro-choice about abortion, you have to be pro-choice about vaccination, too
I recently read an article on Vice News (always a mistake, I know) about how anti-vaxxers stole ‘My Body, My Choice’ from the abortion movement. The tagline is, The problem is, deciding whether or not to vaccinate isn’t a personal choice – it’s a matter of public health And just – no. If you believe… Read more
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