Scriptural Violence Can Foster Aggression

Lots of people are concerned at the effect screen violence has on viewers: does it make them aggressive in real life? Well, what about violence in the Bible, specifically violence sanctioned by the ultimate moral authority, God? The National Secular Society points to a controlled study in Psychological Science, finding that Scriptural Violence Can Foster [...]

Calling out Clueless Celebrities

Madonna says she’s “working with scientists” to “neutralise radiation.” Juliette Stevenson says a baby’s immune system can’t handle three pathogens at once. David Baddiel raises alarm about “chemicals” in his blood. None of these people seem to have a clue what they’re on about, but what they say is accepted by a lot of the [...]