Jon Henshaw

I found this quote from the Strain Trilogy (specifically The Fall) to be very insightful. “Power revealed is power sacrificed,” said Setrakian. “The truly powerful exert their influence in ways unseen, unfelt. Some would say that a thing visible is a thing vulnerable.”

Transcript from Jon Stewart at The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, October 30, 2010 And now I thought we might have a moment, however brief, for some sincerity, if that’s ok; I know there are boundaries for a comedian, pundit, talker guy, and I’m sure I’ll find out tomorrow how I have violated them. …

Frank Schaeffer, John Whitehead and Cal Thomas have repudiated the theocratic movement they once led. Here’s why.

The British Psychological Society is reporting that People sensitive to disgust are more likely to hold right-wing views People who are sensitive to interpersonal disgust – for example, they dislike sitting on a bus seat left warm by a stranger – are more likely to hold right-wing attitudes and to be racist. Fortunately, if you’re …

CNN is running a special report on what they’re calling God’s Warriors. Christiane Amanpour reports on the rise of religious extremism in the world. From their preview video, it looks to be both enlightening and exposing. The report spans over three days and it looks like they’re saving the best one, Christian Warriors in the …

As scientists continue to try and understand the origins of faith and religion in human beings, a new field has been created, “neurotheology.” Certain areas of the brain have been identified as being active when people pray, meditate or have some other kind of spiritual experience. This influx of research is being promoted by both …