Conspiracies
Beware the Ides of March—and Conspiracy Theories
O mighty Caesar! dost thou lie so low? — Julius Caesar, Act 3. Scene I.
The murder of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 BCE, is one of the most famous assassinations in history. It resulted … more
Halloween and Other Hot Topics
Halloween. The September 11 attacks. Global warming.
Hot topics can present a troubling challenge, even in a culture that values freedom of speech. Do we ignore touchy issues and avoid all … more
The Umbrella Man and Conspiracy Thinking
Straight Thinking #156: The Umbrella Man and Conspiracy Thinking more
9/11 Truthers Steal Al Qaeda's Thunder
Straight Thinking #143: 9/11 Truthers Steal Al Qaeda's Thunder more
Oklahoma City Bombing and Conspiracy Thinking
Straight Thinking #131: Oklahoma City Bombing and Conspiracy Thinking more
Ideas, Ideology, and Islam
A recent 60 Minutes broadcast provided an illuminating glimpse into the global “war on terror.” The April 25 episode included a provocative segment on Islam entitled “Jihadists and … more
Apologetics Challenges: The Problems of Evil and Conspiracy
Straight Thinking #68: Apologetics Challenges: The Problems of Evil and Conspiracy more
Thinking Through Big Government Conspiracy Theories
You’ve heard of these conspiracies. You know, the ones involving clandestine plots of the United States government. It appears that a lot of Americans believe high-level members of the … more
Asking Four Questions: Evaluating Conspiracy Theories
Straight Thinking #33: Asking Four Questions: Evaluating Conspiracy Theories more
The Big Three: Conspiracy Theories
Straight Thinking #32: The Big Three: Conspiracy Theories more