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By Heather Ashby From Brazil to the United States, Hungary to New Zealand, right-wing extremist ideas and groups are posing a grave threat to democratic societies. Within this context, the ongoing support U.S. President Donald... The post via Foreign Policy: Far-Right Extremism Is a Global Problem appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
by Frank Schaeffer Trump slunk off to Florida and Biden took the oath of office under a clear blue sky. Now evangelicals are left to figure out how to move forward in a world that,... The post Evangelicals will now return to their default and favorite posture: victims appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
By ARIEL ZILBER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and NIKKI SCHWAB, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTERand EMILY GOODIN, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER and GEOFF EARLE, DEPUTY U.S. POLITICAL EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Read at DailyMail Franklin Graham, the evangelist preacher and son of Billy Graham, wrote... The post via DailyMail: Pro-Trump evangelical preacher Franklin Graham says the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach the president were like Judas who received ‘thirty pieces of silver from Pelosi’ appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
by Frank Schaeffer “The Trump people have to know they lost,” Yale historian Timothy Snyder, an expert on totalitarianism, argues, and “there has to be a consequence to losing a coup.” Otherwise, they will stage... The post No Healing Without Accountability appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
By Hemant Mehta Read Friendly Atheist at Patheos In case you need a reminder that the evangelical Christians who support Donald Trump and his insurrection are hardly a fringe group of extremists, here’s evangelist Franklin Graham condemning the 10... The post via Friendly Atheist: Franklin Graham: The 10 Republicans Who Voted to Impeach Trump Are Like Judas appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
By Michelle Boorstein Read at Washington Post As lawmakers prepared to impeach President Trump and Washington readied for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, Cliff Dyrud wasn’t focused on man-made acts. He was listening for the words of... The post via Washington Post: For some Christians, the Capitol riot doesn’t change the prophecy: Trump will be president appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
by Frank Schaeffer The Trump years prove one thing: Evangelicals are everywhere and have turned against our democracy- en masse. The first casualty was decency. The second was our idea of manhood. Let that sink... The post Why did evangelicals go for Trump? — Because Trump was as cruel as the Bible appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
By Rachel Martin Read at NPR As fallout continues from the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, Ed Stetzer, head of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College in Illinois, has a message for his... The post via NPR: ‘How Did We Get Here?’ A Call For An Evangelical Reckoning On Trump appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
There was a distinctly Christian nationalist presence at the U.S. Capitol riot. Some leaders are trying to publicly reject it — but others are staying silent. By Carol Kuruvilla Read at HuffPost The pulpit of... The post via HuffPost: White Christian Radicalization Is A Violent Threat appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
By Carter Sherman Read at VICE News “A young woman was just shot in the neck beside me in the Capitol Building,” tweeted one anti-abortion activist known for creating “Baby Lives Matter” murals. When a... The post Via VICE: Anti-Abortion Activists Were All Over the Capitol Riots appeared first on Frank Schaeffer - Official Blog. [...]
After having been unjustly convicted of the bogus charges brought against him in that most infamous and influential of trials, Socrates was asked to propose a penalty for himself. Defying everyone's expectations (exile, paying a fine, delivering a public apology, etc.), Socrates claimed he should be rewarded with free room and board at the Prytaneum. This response upset the Athenians so much that an even greater number than those who had originally found him guilty decided the proper sentence should now be death.In the Crito, and against all sorts of arguments—moral, prudential, political, philosophical—urging him to escape this unjust punishment,… [...]
Ever since I first watched Memento and its fascinating exploration of the philosophical question of personal identity as constituted by memory through time, film director Christopher Nolan has been on my radar. And, Insomnia aside, he has consistently managed to set the bar higher and higher to the point where he stands on a category of cinematographic and philosophical genius all by himself.In addition of being a master of character development, non-linear storytelling and building hair-raising suspense—not to say anything about the pure aesthetic beauty of his films—Nolan is a director of big ideas. There's virtually no film in which he… [...]
The philosophical problem of evil—the question of how the existence of unnecessary suffering is possible in a world created and sustained by an all-powerful, all-knowing and benevolent deity—has vexed theologians and philosophers for millennia.Apologists have attempted to vindicate God's goodness in various versions of what is known as theodicy. One of the most famous was articulated by the Enlightenment polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Given that he thought the existence of contingent beings requires an explanation that is itself not contingent, Leibniz deployed a really clever argument to prove the metaphysical necessity of the existence of God. Since God was for… [...]
Life is hard enough as it is. Existence, in many ways, is suffering. Obviously, some have it much worse than others, and that matters, but at some point in our lives we all experience pain, disease, loss, betrayal. We struggle with existential angst, with the fear of meaninglessness, with questions of character, with the impending coming of oblivion. We struggle to pay rent, to put food on the table, and to have enough energy at the end of the day to make a positive difference in the world.And we don't all find love. Few things make the loneliness of existence… [...]
If you are a geek, you are likely to get excited over things others might find boring, laughable, lame, etc. You still like what you like, but you also know when to keep that to yourself.But sometimes you stumble upon something so incredibly brilliant that, no matter what else may be going on in your life, you just have to let your inner geek go nuts. And the following parody of 'Despacito' is just such an instance... [...]
James Baldwin, the great essayist, poet, civil rights activist, writer and orator, would have turned 93 this week. In order to commemorate the importance of his memory and legacy, we are showcasing today the very famous Cambridge debate in which—while surrounded by an overwhelmingly white audience—he courageously and adeptly defended the proposition that “The American Dream is at the expense of the American negro” against the influential conservative writer William F. Buckley, Jr.Prior to this debate, Buckley had made his reputation as a leading American conservative, at least partly, through his writings opposing the civil rights movement and desegregation, and by… [...]
Few figures have been more important and influential in the history of civilization than the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. And it's not simply that he was a philosopher either. Despite the importance of the intellectual contributions made by his predecessors, and despite the vast differences between them (just think Thales, Anaximander, Pythagoras, Parmenides, Heraclitus, Democritus, etc.), virtually all philosophers who preceded him were ultimately consigned to the category of Pre-Socratics.So what exactly was so special about Socrates that it would be he, and not any of his forerunners, who would be generally recognized to be the first master of philosophy?… [...]
Anyone who's ever contemplated Raphael's celebrated painting The School of Athens knows that the painting centers, quite literally, around Plato and Aristotle (the former pointing up toward his transcendent Realm of the Forms, while the latter attempts to ground his understanding of reality on a much more naturalistic conception). A quick glance also reveals a few other obvious personalities: Socrates, Diogenes the Cynic, Pythagoras, and Euclid (or perhaps Archimedes?). But if you look even closer, you can see that this painting is also paying homage to the Presocratics, those thinkers who dared to imagine the cosmos might be intelligible to… [...]
As his presidency sadly comes to an end, President Obama delivered last night what is sure to become one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in his already admirable history of powerful and memorable speeches.In a time when democracy, justice, freedom, equality and human rights have come under threat in America—as a right-wing administration inspired by unabashed hatred, divisiveness, racism, xenophobia and greed prepares to take office—President Obama's message is a sober and thoughtful reminder that this experiment in self-governing is not a foregone conclusion but a process that requires permanent work, vigilance and cooperation.Thank you for being an… [...]
Art critic John Berger's recent death has left a huge void in the world of art appreciation. While his career prompted numerous controversies and instances of outrage and public condemnation, Berger's attacks on what sometimes amounts to the condescending and elitist attitude of his own profession helped popularize the appreciation of art. His 1972 BBC documentary series Ways of Seeing, as well as its subsequent eponymous book, helped bring the world of thoughtful art appreciation to an entire generation of people who may have otherwise never gotten interested in the fine arts. Unlike conventional forms of art criticism and appreciation—which tend… [...]
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Buddhist teacher Lama Tsomo shares a guided tonglen meditation to cultivate compassion and move from fear into love. The post The Lion’s Roar Podcast: Guided Tonglen Meditation with Lama Tsomo appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
Jack Kornfield on beginning this time-honored, heart-opening practice. The post How to Do Metta appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
"I pray for your success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of all Americans," His Holiness writes. The post The Dalai Lama congratulates President Joe Biden following inauguration appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
Pema Chödrön nos enseña “tomar y dar,” una práctica budista antigua para desarrollar compasión. Con cada inhalación, tomamos el dolor de otros. Con cada exhalación, enviamos alivio. The post Cómo practicar Tonglen appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
Cuando estaba compilando la antología Buddha’s Daughters: Teachings from Women Who Are Shaping Buddhism in the West [Las hijas de Buda: enseñanzas de las mujeres que están dando forma al budismo en Occidente], una de las primeras maestras que pensé en incluir fue Judy Lief, ya que sus enseñanzas son algunas de las más notablemente esclarecedoras, relevantes y también fácilmente disfrutables. The post Las hijas de Buda: una entrevista con la maestra de dharma y autora Judy Lief appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
Roshi Joan Halifax reflects on the idea of "wise hope" and why we should open ourselves to it. The post Yes, We Can Have Hope appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
It may seem like an unattainable ideal, but you can start right now as a bodhisattva-in-training. All you need is the aspiration to put others first. The post How to Be a Bodhisattva appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
“As Zen Buddhist clergy, we condemn the attack on the United States congress on January 6th,” the statement reads. “We see that the violence at the capitol was deeply tied to the white supremacy that has characterized this nation since its inception.” The Soto Zen Buddhist Association (SZBA) has released a statement in response to […] The post Soto Zen Buddhist Association releases statement responding to Capitol attack appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
"Martin Luther King Jr.’s work is not finished," says Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi. We must continue it with gratitude on the endless path toward liberation for all. The post This Path Is Endless appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
He was more than just the "civil rights leader" he is remembered as today. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of America's greatest moral philosophers. The post The King We Need: Martin Luther King Jr., Moral Philosopher appeared first on Lion's Roar. [...]
(Natural News) British Member of Parliament David Davis is urging the British government to strengthen its vitamin D supplementation program for people at-risk of COVID-19 following an impressive precedent set by Andalusia in Spain. Speaking before the House of Commons on Thursday, Davis said that Britain should follow the lead of Andalusia, which distributed calcifediol, a vitamin... [...]
(Natural News) A recent study by researchers from Australia found that tense or stressed people have greater cravings for fast food, sweets and other unhealthy foods than people who aren’t as tense or stressed. Published in the journal Eating Behaviors, the study also revealed that people eat more foods the more tension they experience on a given day. These... [...]
(Natural News) In a move seemingly straight out of a science fiction movie, the U.S. Army is now working on robots that combine living tissue with machines. A team at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is working on “biohybrid robotics” that integrate living tissue into mechanical systems in a manner that produces “never-before-seen” agility and versatility. Living... [...]
(Natural News) Missouri freshman Rep. Cori Bush made a big splash on Wednesday by calling President Trump a “white-supremacist-in-chief” during the slapdash impeachment day. (Article by Jim Hoft republished from TheGatewayPundit.com) This is allowed now in the US House of Representatives. Democrats threw respect, integrity, wisdom and decorum out the window. Bush was so proud of... [...]
(Natural News) There has been abundant and over-the-top discussion about the events of this past week and the so-called “insurrection” of Trump supporters—the Deplorables—at the United States Capitol on January 6. Since that day the major news media—the media establishment, including notoriously Fox News—have kept up a constant and ranting drumbeat, with dire images of “sedition”... [...]
(Natural News) Recent reports we have been digging up have revealed some interesting clues that definitely indicate the violence on January 6th was caused by leftists. (Article by Vince republished from WeLoveTrump.com) So, I just wrote an article literally 5 minutes ago, about ANTIFA infiltration on January 6th. While I was writing the article something hit me... [...]
(Natural News) Corporate authoritarianism has come to America in the form of a secular technocracy where liberal businesses, backed by the uni-party Deep State, get to decide what is and isn’t acceptable political dialogue. This is an all-out assault not only on our Constitutional freedoms, but on conservative, Christian supporters of President Trump. (Article by... [...]
(Natural News) What is going on with Western “democracies” in the age of COVID-19, a virus that does, indeed, cause deaths but not in 99 percent of people who get it? We’re seeing an extremely disturbing trend among democracies in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere: Creeping authoritarianism leading to extreme measures, and all being justified because... [...]
(Natural News) Former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, recently revealed new evidence that the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) was the point of origin for SARS-CoV-2. Pompeo has called for an international investigation into the laboratory, yet China refuses to let anyone investigate the lab. In the fall of 2019, several laboratory workers from the... [...]
(Natural News) How would you feel about being told by the government that you should wear a mask on your face forever? This was the suggestion made by Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, during a recent interview with The Sun about living in the world post-Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Since the novel Chinese infection “will... [...]
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Virgin Orbit has successfully tested its new air-launch system (LauncherOne) that will deliver small satellites to orbit in the near future. The post Virgin Orbit Successfully Launches a Batch of Satellites From an Airplane appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
Who has an even bigger grin than ten years ago? This goofy-looking crater on Mars. These two images were taken by the HiRISE camera (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and shows how Mars’ surface is changing over time – in this case, due to thermal erosion. The first of … Continue reading "The “Happy Face Crater” on Mars Has Been Changing Right Before Our Eyes" The post The “Happy Face Crater” on Mars Has Been Changing Right Before Our Eyes appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
Some of the most stunningly powerful objects in the sky aren’t necessarily the prettiest to look at. But their secrets can allow humanity to glimpse some of the more intricate details of the universe that are exposed in their extreme environs. Any time we find one of these unique objects it’s a cause for celebration, … Continue reading "Only 31 Magnetars Have Ever Been Discovered. This one is Extra Strange. It’s Also a Pulsar" The post Only 31 Magnetars Have Ever Been Discovered. This one is Extra Strange. It’s Also a Pulsar appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
While most of us are now more fastidious about keeping our homes and workplaces clean, on board the International Space Station, cleanliness is imperative. Of high importance is anti-bacterial measures, since bacteria tends to build up in the constantly-recycled air inside the ISS. Every Saturday in space is “cleaning day” where surfaces are wiped down, … Continue reading "The One Place on the Space Station Astronauts Aren’t Supposed to Clean" The post The One Place on the Space Station Astronauts Aren’t Supposed to Clean appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
Chandrasekhar found there is an upper limit for the mass of a white dwarf, but some white dwarfs can break that limit for a time. The post Strange Green Star is the Result of a Merger Between two White Dwarfs appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
Like Earth, Mars has experienced periods of extreme glaciation or ice sheet coverage, which are known as ice ages. As these ice ages come and go, glaciers expand and contract along the planet’s surface, grinding huge boulders down to smaller rocks. By examining the size of boulders and rocks at specific locations on Mars, we … Continue reading "Mars has Been Through Many Ice Ages in the Last Billion Years" The post Mars has Been Through Many Ice Ages in the Last Billion Years appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
A new proposal from the inventor of the E-sail shows how we could create an Earth-like space habitat around Ceres, which could be a gateway to the rest of the Solar System The post A Habitat at Ceres Could be the Gateway to the Outer Solar System appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
It’s looking more and more like the future of space exploration could involve drones in a big way. We’ve already seen it here on Earth, where all kinds of flying drones are used by all kinds of people for all kinds of things. Drones are particularly useful in resource development, exploration, imaging, and remote sensing. … Continue reading "New Drones for Exploring Mars are Getting Tested in Iceland" The post New Drones for Exploring Mars are Getting Tested in Iceland appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
Space-based internet service is poised to revolutionize the internet and bring high-speed connectivity to countless communities worldwide. Programs like SpaceX’s Starlink paint a picture of a bright future for the citizens of the world. Like many revolutionary technological advances, there is a dark side to Starlink. The constellation of hundreds (and eventually thousands) of satellites … Continue reading "Astronomers Confirm That Darksat is About Half as Bright as an Unpainted Starlink" The post Astronomers Confirm That Darksat is About Half as Bright as an Unpainted Starlink appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
How do stars form? We know they form from massive structures called molecular clouds, which themselves form from the Interstellar Medium (ISM). But how and why do certain types of stars form? Why, in some situations, does a star like our Sun form, versus a red dwarf or a blue giant? That’s one of the … Continue reading "This is a Simulation of the Interstellar Medium Flowing Like Smoke Throughout the Milky Way" The post This is a Simulation of the Interstellar Medium Flowing Like Smoke Throughout the Milky Way appeared first on Universe Today. [...]
Event Horizon Telescope honoured by the Royal Astronomical SocietyFriday Jan 08, 2021The Group Achievement Award, bestowed upon a group that includes several Perimeter researchers, recognizes outstanding achievement by a large consortium within astronomy. [...]
2020: Perimeter's scientific year in reviewThursday Dec 17, 2020Perimeter researchers rose to the challenges of a highly disruptive year. [...]
Perimeter Institute launches Clay Riddell Centre for Quantum MatterThursday Oct 15, 2020A new research hub at Perimeter seeks to accelerate discovery in one of the fastest-growing fields in physics, thanks to a $10 million investment from the Riddell Family Charitable Foundation. [...]
Perimeter congratulates 2020 winners of the Nobel Prize in PhysicsTuesday Oct 06, 2020This year’s winners were honoured for their discoveries relating to black holes. [...]
CHIME receives Governor General’s Innovation AwardWednesday Jul 15, 2020The CHIME team is recognized for its outstanding and groundbreaking telescope. [...]
Perimeter participates in #Strike4BlackLivesFriday Jun 26, 2020Perimeter Institute participated in the Strike for Black Lives and continues to evaluate ways to become a stronger ally in the fight against anti-Black racism. [...]
Perimeter among top winners at CCAE AwardsTuesday Jun 16, 2020The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education honoured Perimeter Institute with four Prix d’Excellence awards. [...]
Four new Simons Emmy Noether Fellows announcedMonday Jun 15, 2020The next group of Simons Emmy Noether Visiting Fellows includes four talented physicists with specialties ranging from the tiniest particles to large-scale theories of gravity. [...]
Anna Golubeva earns Borealis AI FellowshipMonday Jun 08, 2020Perimeter PhD student named one of 10 Borealis AI Fellows for her research in machine learning. [...]
Kevin Costello admitted as Honorary Member of the Royal Irish AcademyWednesday May 27, 2020Perimeter Faculty member Kevin Costello was one of 29 members admitted in a virtual ceremony in May. [...]
Astronomers have detected the first Jupiter-like planet without clouds or haze in its observable atmosphere. [...]
Scientists have just shown that the influence of Saturn's satellites can explain the tilt of the rotation axis of the gas giant. Their work also predicts that the tilt will increase even further over the next few billion years. [...]
The fluttery flight of butterflies has so far been somewhat of a mystery to researchers, given their unusually large and broad wings relative to their body size. Now researchers have studied the aerodynamics of butterflies in a wind tunnel. The results suggest that butterflies use a highly effective clap technique, therefore making use of their unique wings. This helps them rapidly take off when escaping predators. [...]
Study participants continued to improve their antibodies months after initial infection, potentially due to exposure to remnants of the virus hidden in the gut. [...]
Scientists show evidence that nitrogen acquired during Earth's formation came from both the inner and outer regions of the protoplanetary disk. The study has implications for signs of potential habitability of exoplanets. [...]
Astronomers discover that the core mass of exoplanet WASP-107b is much lower than previously thought possible for a gas-giant planet. [...]
Earth's global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record, according to an analysis by NASA. [...]
A new study finds that due to COVID-19 deaths last year, life expectancy at birth for Americans will shorten by 1.13 years to 77.48 years -- the largest single-year decline in life expectancy in at least 40 years. [...]
Flooding has caused hundreds of billions of dollars in damage in the U.S. over the past three decades. Researchers found that 36 percent of the costs of flooding in the U.S. from 1988 to 2017 were a result of intensifying precipitation, consistent with predictions of global warming. [...]
Scientists believe that planets like Earth bob in a sea of gravitational waves that spread throughout the universe. Now, an international team has gotten closer than ever before to detecting those cosmic ripples. [...]
SpaceX has placed more than 1,000 Starlinks in orbit, and other companies are following suit. Here's the latest on what's being done to protect astronomy. The post Beyond Starlink: The Satellite Saga Continues appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
Measurements of Starlink's "VisorSat" show SpaceX has succeeded in making a less reflective satellite. But it's still visible from dark-sky areas. The post Starlink Satellites Are Fainter Now — But Still Visible appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
Right after dark, face east and look very high. The bright star there is Capella, the Goat Star. To the right of it, by a couple of finger-widths at arm's length, is a small, narrow triangle of 3rd- and 4th-magnitude stars known as "the Kids." Though they're not exactly eye-grabbing, they form a never-forgotten asterism with Capella. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 22 – 30 appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
China’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft helped deliver samples from the Moon to Earth. Now it’s heading for an extended mission to observe the Sun. The post China's Chang'e 5 Probe Heads Sunward appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
If you own an 8-inch or larger telescope you might see more than a dozen new and returning comets this year, including one potential naked-eye candidate. The post Comet Watch 2021 appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
Don't be intimidated by astrophotography equipment — modest equipment can do great things. The post In Astrophotography, Bigger Is Not Always Better! appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
NASA has granted two key planetary missions extensions, so InSight and Juno will continue to return data from Mars and Jupiter, respectively, for years to come. The post NASA Extends Juno, InSight Missions appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
In the news this week: Globular clusters have the detailed scoop on our galaxy's past, and a "heartbeat" black hole binary in the Milky Way has gone mysteriously dim. The post Astronomy News: Galactic One-Two Punch, Black Hole Heartbeat Falters appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
Whether you're here for eye candy or a more cosmic perspective, these astronomy pictures released this week will do the trick. The post This Week in Astronomy Pictures: A Magnetic Whirlpool, Windblown Jets & More appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
The existence of a quasar when the universe was only 670 million years old is helping astronomers understand how black holes are born. The post What the Most Distant Quasar Tells Us About Black Hole Birth appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]
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