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Secular Web: Atheism, Agnosticism, Naturalism, Skepticism and Secularism Whole Web Secular Web Kiosk Bookstore Discussion Forums 8226;DISASTERRELIEF• 8226;Home 8226;Search 8226;What'sNew 8226;Agora 8226;Forum 8226;Kiosk 8226;Library 8226;Newswire 8226;Bookstore 8226;Services 8226;Videos 8226;Activism 8226;Contests 8226;E-Resources 8226;Events 8226;Families 8226;Organizations 8226;Scholarships 8226;ContactUs 8226;Feedback 8226;LinktoUs 8226;Submissions 8226;SupportUs 8226;AboutUs 8226;FAQ 8226;Supporters Limiting God Matthew Stevens God,...Foundation headed by professional magician exposes psychics, faith healers, and such. Offers $1.1 million to anyone who can actually demonstrate something supernatural.
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James Randi Educational Foundation Home Page Though everyone associated with the JREF is safe and sound, there is significant damage in the Ft. Lauderdale area, and the JREF offices will be closed until further notice. There is no power, water, or phones in the building at...The Skeptics Society is a scientific and educational organization of scholars, scientists, historians, magicians, professors and teachers, and anyone curious about controversial ideas, extraordinary claims, revolutionary ideas and the promotion of science.
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Skeptic (The Skeptics Society Skeptic magazine) Skeptic reading room shop skeptic News current issue of Skeptic magazine Eminent Evolutionary Biologist Ernst Mayr Deconstructing Dembski’s Intelligent Design; James Randi Rips Primetime 8220;Healer” John of God; Da Vinci Code Debunked; Are Our Brains Hardwired to See ET Creationists...Monthly, wide-ranging articles and discussions on skepticism. Links to a wide variety of sites skeptical from scientific, philosophical, political, medical, nutrition, and other viewpoints.
http://www.suite101.com/topics/page.cfm/645
Tracks new information on various skeptical web pages.
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Skeptic News Another classic for new skeptics, this one focusing more on pseudoscience than on the paranormal James Randi: Flim-Flam! Psychics, ESP, Unicorns, and Other DelusionsThis is a classic for those wanting an introduction to some of the basic topics tackled by...World-wide organization that encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims from a responsible, scientific point of view.
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CSICOP On-line: Scientifically Investigating Paranormal and Fringe Science Claims You can help by making a tax-deductible donation! Skeptical Inquirer Subscribe to the magazine for science and reason for the Internet price of $19.95 Index of Articles List of Online Articles Skeptical Briefs Join CSICOP as an associate member to...About well understood phenomena which are persistently presented incorrectly by teachers and writers.
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Bad Science Click on the symbol for its explanation. Preamble This page is maintained by Alistair B. Fraser in an attempt to sensitize teachers and students to examples of the bad science often taught in schools, universities, and offered in popular articles...Companion site for TV program in which believers and skeptics, including Carl Sagan, explore case histories of alien abductions.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/nova/aliens/alienhome.html
A bibliography of materials for skeptics.
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LEWIS JONES These references have been compiled by Lewis Jones in the United Kingdom and posted with his permission and with the approval of Skeptical Inquirer. The references are mainly for The Skeptical Inquirer SI) but also to The Skeptic (Skeptic) in...Argues for free inquiry and thought; the philosophies of naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, and skepticism.
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Free Inquiry Website of Steven Schafersman The sleep of reason produces monsters FREE INQUIRY The Humanist and Skeptic Website of Steven Schafersman Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error. Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, 1787 Dedicated to Free Inquiry,...Here you can access the best skeptical articles on the Web about the occult, paranormal, pseudoscience and other weird things
http://www.geocities.com/skepdigest
Weekly internet relay chat for skeptics.
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#Skeptic IRC C channel we use to run has died of under-use. NOTICE There is a Skeptic Chat area that is far more active on specifically Skeptical Topics. Run by a gentalman calling himself Koevoet, it has had, at times, held conferances...Online newsletter, devoted to skeptical inquiry.
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The Skeptic Report Has Moved! Search: Lycos Tripod G'Night G'Luck Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site Browse Sites 171; Previous Top 100 Next 187; The Skeptic Report has Moved AGAIN! But we're not far away this time: http jebzingo.tripod.com Have fun! GALLUPing June...Links to materials for skeptics, and about skepticism.
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Skeptical Information Links Sellers and distributors of skeptical books. Conspiracies (26) Conspiracy theories. Cranks Kooks Hoaxes (10) Pseudoscientists, crackpots, cranks, kooks, hoaxers, con artists, etc. Creationism and Evolution (65) Creationism and evolution. Critiques (29) Critiques and examinations of organized skepticism. Cryptozoology (2) Cryptozoology....Frequently asked questions about the sci.skeptic newsgroup.
http://www.xnet.com/~blatura/skeptic.shtml
Gateway to The Skeptic's Dictionary with skeptical articles on the occult, the supernatural, the paranormal and the pseudoscientific.
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The Skeptic's Refuge Dictionary in the classroom ESSENTIAL READING Books Critical Thinking Essays Here you will find book reviews and links to skeptical books, essays, and homepages. You will also find a vast bibliography of skeptical literature. What's New? Mass Media Funk Mass...Links to newsletters, organizations, and websites.
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Skeptical Skeptic is the official publication of the Phoenix Skeptics and the Tucson Skeptical Society (TUSKS The Association for Rational Thought News The Voice of Cincinnati's Skeptics. Bay Area Skeptics Information Sheet BASIS newsletter of the Bay Area Skeptics Electronic newsletter...A personal page, intended to advance logic and rational thought over blind faith.
http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/redlion/109/skeptic.html
Dedicated to debunking all manner of dubious claims.
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The Debunker's Domain, by Robert Sheaffer. Skeptical resources on UFOs, the paranormal feminist scholarship These pages are frequently updated with new material Check Back Often Last Modified Oct. 20, 2005) Search this site powered by FreeFind NEWS: I am in the documentary UFO Hot Spots that has been running on The History Channel. Philip...PESTS is a meeting place for educators (specifically psychologists, although anyone is welcome) to discuss issues involving skeptical thinking and ways to introduce and teach skeptical thinking in the classroom.
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PESTS: Psychologists Educating Students to Think Skeptically Many students come into psychology courses with prior beliefs that have been acquired from popular or traditional sources (such as the mass media or religious doctrine beliefs that often conflict with course material. Although we teachers of psychology would like...Skepticism, religion, and secularism on the WWW.
http://www.xnet.com/~blatura/left_hem.shtml
Examines a variety of claims with emphasis on debunking "creation science."
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Skeptic Friends Network Network is to promote skepticism, critical thinking, science and logic as the best methods for evaluating all claims of fact, and we invite active participation by our members to create a skeptical community with a wide variety of viewpoints and...1992 article by Michael Shermer defines and discusses skepticism.
http://www.skeptic.com/01.1.shermer-skep-manifesto.html
A skeptical look at auras, Kirlian photography, reincarnation, spiritualism, astral projection, and astrology.
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Y a philosophical essay by Bill Birdsall ____________________________________ Each individual perceives reality in a way that is subjective, and there is much difference of opinion between individuals as to which, if any, interpretation is correct. Culture is one influence which...Skeptical quotes, debating techniques, secret societies.
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Mind Surf with the Skeptic I am here to assist cognitively driven individuals pursue their own journey into Pyrrhonism. Mind Surf with the Skeptic was given a Spotlight Site Award from Skeptic.net Cogita tute (Think for yourself) Mind Surf with the Skeptic wants to aid...Criticizes self-identified "skeptics," saying that their "skepticism" translates into scorn and condescension toward people and data that contradict current scientific beliefs. Gives examples of the excesses of skeptics.
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Skepticism There is no more honourable word in the scientific lexicon that that of skeptic one who sincerely seeks after truth and who has the courage to rebut scientific myths and false beliefs with empirical data and sound logic Skeptic is...Skeptic provides categorized directory, both alphabetical and hierarchical, to a variety of kooks, cranks, loons, and crackpots on the net.
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Crank Dot Net Net is devoted to presenting Web sites by and about cranks, crankism, crankishness, and crankosity. All cranks, all the time. Every day at midnight, a new Crank o the Day is chosen! Just click, and start navigating. For a complete...Features list and highlights of skeptical information available on the web.
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Redirect The Heathen Hold Blog You are being redirected in seconds. If you can't wait, or if your browser does not support javascript, click here....Essay. Having a debate inevitably suggests that each side has some credibility. As a result, opponents of the scientific method try very hard to appear in debates with scientists. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/30/science/30ESSA.html
Tools for testing arguments and detecting fallacious or fraudulent arguments, based on Sagan's book "The Demon Haunted World: Science as a candle in the dark."
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Operation Clambake present: Baloney Detection Kit Science as a candle in the dark published by Headline 1996. The following are suggested as tools for testing arguments and detecting fallacious or fraudulent arguments: Wherever possible there must be independent confirmation of the facts Encourage substantive debate on...A how-to guide for examining claims and debunking myths, math abuse, and misleading arguments.
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Practical skepticism Mathematical fallacies has moved to its own page Fallacies, tricks and errors has moved to its own page. Skepticism and related topics Books Web Sites Periodical articles Critical thinking Search this site powered by FreeFind Introduction This is my guide...Experts test claims on subjects including dinosaurs, creation/evolution, and cryptozoology.
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TrueAuthority.com dinosaurs, evolution vs. creation, cryptozoology Most people have heard of it, but few people know anything about it. The setting was simple enough Austrian Beauty Forest, Temperate California Coast California, USA Cryptozoology The study of the hidden animal world, cryptozoology is a science of speculation...Debunks religion, the origin of God, the Bible, near death experiences and paranormal contacts with spirits.
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Welcome to RealityMatters.com This site is committed to educating open minded people. We stand behind this information and challenge the supernatural believer to investigate history and science for themselves. We believe that reality does matter! Questions Comments: Mail4RMatters@aol.com...E-zine featuring writings on skeptical inquiry and critical thinking. Also lists related books and provides links to numerous websites on topics including skepticism, alternative science, creationism, and health fraud.
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Skeptic Report Main Page ...Criticism of skepticism, including information about fraud in mainstream science and questioning of the methods and motives of skeptics.
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Welcome to Skeptical Investigations Dace shows that the mechanistic ideology behind Neo-Darwinism weakens the case for evolution and leaves the field clear for Creationism. Fortunately, Sheldrake and Elsasser have demonstrated that there is an alternative solution Click here Meanwhile the pointless battle rages on...How it differs from science, how to spot it. Junk science, pathological science, quackery and pseudoscientific scams.
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What is pseudoscience? Recognizing pseudoscience the scientific establishment pseudoscience links pseudoscience in the news A pseudoscience is an established body of knowledge which masquerades as science in an attempt to claim a legitimacy which it would not otherwise be able to achieve on...Skeptic articles, information, books from Tony Youens - parapsychology investigations.
http://tonyyouens.com/
Dedicated to the advancement of critical thinking, reason, intelligence, freedom of inquiry, philosophy and the scientific method. Forums include chats with the authors.
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BookTalk.org nonfiction book discussion community HOME ABOUT JOIN BOOKS FORUMS CALENDAR LINKS FAQ SUPPORT STORE CONTACT Freethinkers by Susan Jacoby 3rd Quarter 2005 Join Discussion Buy Book The Ethical Brain by Michael Gazzaniga 4th Quarter 2005 Join Discussion Buy Book...80 lists sites pertaining to, amongst other things, pseudoscience, flim-flam or irrational claims and tries to give them critical attention and, in many cases, a certain amount of ridicule.
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The View from Number 80 Skeptical Reviews Given the dynamic nature of the web it is possible that some of the sites that were live when last visited have gone the way of the dodo and the passenger pigeon. This is sadly beyond 80's control and your...The secrets of organ harvesting and transplanting known only to the professionals in the business.
http://www.geocities.com/organdonate
Rather odd collection of skepticism-related rants
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One scoffing with a firm conviction that all paranormal beliefs are a nonsensical fiction! Join this great rational skeptical mission to abolish quackery and rescue science from being raped by gullible believers! I have created the greatest thing ever! The..."Dedicated to all the Flat Earthers, Circle Squarers, Angle Trisecters, Cube Halvers, Perpetual Motion Mechanics, UFO and Elvis sighters, and all the other true believers who adamantly refuse to accept mathematical or physical proof that their convictions are untenable."
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The CRACKPOT Page Pictures of some famous cranks Unsolicited mail from David de Hilster, President of the SAA. A must-read: 80 Web Pages of self-delusion, quite well-done actually. More unsolicited mail from Jeong M. H a non-scientist who thinks that we may have...A skeptical look at all sorts of sciences and pseudosciences.
http://www.phact.org/e/skeptic/
The Skeptic Tank is a BBS which maintains extensive archives on scientifically questionable groups, individuals, and ideologies. Message board and articles.
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The Skeptic Tank Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence Here you will find information on what The Skeptic Tank is, what information files are available on The Skeptic Tank, and how to acquire copies of the information that's available. You can also find out how the files you request...A site devoted to reason, critical thinking, scepticism, and freethought.
http://www.badthinking.com/
Addresses the topic of skepticism and secular humanism. Page includes lectures. handouts, and online column. Also, has links to book reviews and essays.
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Massimo's Skeptic and Humanist Web This site contains essays, columns, online presentations, and book reviews by Dr. Massimo Pigliucci...Forum discussion about extraordinary phenomena. Includes post archives and subscription information.
http://www.lists.opn.org/mailman/listinfo/org.opn.lists.skeptix