A doctor administers a vaccination to a man as harmful vaccination misinformation spreads.

Vaccination Misinformation: Harmful Propaganda

Immeasurable suffering has resulted from vaccination misinformation through harmful propaganda campaigns Vulnerable people in our society such as older people, children and those already fighting disease suffer because of harmful vaccination misinformation. Nick brushed on this topic in his article “Let’s Get Immunised To Bullshit”. Unfortunately, I don’t think that we can let it lie …

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If we have a Universal Health Care System, Do We Need Private Health?

We live in a capitalist’s world. It’s where corporations, small and large, compete for everyone’s money while trying to scrimp and save by cost-cutting the services they deliver. Private health insurance companies aren’t alone in this endeavour. At one end of the spectrum, private businesses are flogging services and products and productised services that they …

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woman studies bible as evidence of a god

Is Scripture Proof That God Exists?

When asked to provide evidence that a god exists, religious people including Christians turn to their bible or religious books for answers. But is scripture proof that God exists? Scripture is often quoted proof that god exits, especially when debating the existence of a deity. Religious institutions encourage us to accept scripture as proof of a …

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Jacmus: never stop questioning

Never stop questioning

Albert Einstein once advised his audience to remain curious. “The most important thing is not to stop questioning,” he said. It’s one of his more famous quotes and a significant influence behind the making of Jacmus. It’s during the early years in life when we are most inquisitive. We often search for meaning in everything …

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Noah's ark in the great flood

The Aftermath of the Great Flood: Travel By Volcanic Eruption?

The Great Flood and Noah’s ark is a tale believed by millions. God instructs Noah to build a ship to save his family and two of every animal on the Earth. It’s a God-made flood to remove sinners. Noah rescues animals of every kind, and many creationists also believe dinosaurs lived on Noah’s boat.   …

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Screenshot of Mike Adams article on skeptics

What Skeptics Really Believe (and why Mike Adams is a depraved conveyor of disinformation )

This article is a review of Mike Adams 2010 article on skeptics. Mike Adams looks like a nice guy, right? Well, it turns out behind that smile is a self-serving, disingenuous spoon feeder of disinformation. What’s skepticism? It’s simple; skepticism is a methodology of thought: Do not accept claims without evidence or reason. Remember that …

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George Orwell and Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World In 1984: whose vision holds true?

George Orwell and Aldous Huxley both had a vision of the future that was inspired and prophetic.  Commentators often cite George Orwell’s 1984 as an accurate representation of the current state of affairs, while society already accepts elements of Huxley’s Brave New World. Huxley’s vision seems inevitable in a world with the exponential growth of technology, …

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Number Seven on the Dawkins Scale

An Argument Against #7 on The Dawkins’ Scale

‘The Dawkins’ Scale can be found in ‘The God Delusion’, a highly recommended book for any religious folk with a seed of doubt. The scale is also for atheists looking to brush up on arguments and counterarguments, should they ever feel inclined to do battle on the intellectual landscape. I don’t agree with number 7. …

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