The website of John C. Snider
Here I am as a guest on the Challenging Opinions podcast, discussing (among other things) Omar Saif Ghobash’s book Letters to a Young Muslim. http://blog.challengingopinions.com/2017/03/john-snider-reforming-islam/
Please, can we stop whining about the Electoral College? Aside from the fact that it’s not going away… had the popular vote gone for Trump and the Electoral College for Clinton, 99% of Democrats would be crowing about the wisdom of the Founders in saving us from the Marmalade Charlatan. Time to stop whining and …
Ben Carson recently blathered on about how he “would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would not agree with that.” It’s true that while the Constitution prohibits religious tests for office, it certainly doesn’t prohibit voters from using best-judgment in selecting whom to vote for. Nonetheless, the …
Here’s a cool panel discussion I did with fellow Atlantans Derek Colanduno (Skepticality) and Black Smith (Monster Talk). Includes video! Who knew Atlanta was such a hot bed of skepticism? (Sorry, this won’t embed, so I’m just providing the link.) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atlanta-skeptics-live-podcast-event/id366919090?i=1000140208210
Dear Mitt Romney, “Cheesy grits“? Really? If this is your strategy to win over the South you’ve just had your John-Kerry-in-a-hunting-outfit moment. You’re not fooling anyone. I know you are fond of the exact height of trees in Michigan and all that (I mean, who doesn’t pitch a tent at the sight of a 2,133.6 …
Here’s Yours Truly hosting a Skeptical Trivia contest at Atlanta Skepticamp 2011. Video included! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skeptical-trivia-contest-atlanta-skepticamp-2011/id366919090?i=1000095222630
In case you hadn’t heard, the Louisiana senate unanimously declared Sunday, June 20th, a “Statewide Day of Prayer” for those affected by the massive oil spill. Really, you have to read full text of Senate Resolution No. 145 to get the full flavor of foolishness. Did you know that “in times of great distress and need, we, the people …
Here’s some more footage from Andrew Bush’s unrealized atheist documentary project. This was from back in the day when I couldn’t decide on facial hair or no facial hair. Enjoy!