Author of 10 books, latest INVENTING SECULARISM, bio of Secularism founder Geo. Jacob Holyoake (#Secularism #Humanism) newly-published by @McFarlandBooks.
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George Holyoake, #Secularism founder & subject of my upcoming bio INVENTING SECULARISM, put reality of life on earth above imaginary life after death. In 21stC, #humanism #secularism is under threat from religious fundamentalists. Outline of my book: rayargyle.com
ALT Holyoake at Forty: An Impression - c Sarah Watson
If this interpretation is right, we’re in trouble: Conrad Black: Bill 96 marks the beginning of the end of Canada, via @NationalPost @conradblack nationalpost.com/opinion/con…
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“The woods are lovely dark and deep/But I have promises to keep/And miles to go before I sleep/In the woods there’s a Covid hollow/With much advice I have to follow/And many pills for me to swallow” With apologies to Robert Frost. #CovidDay4
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Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the media for giving the January 6 Capitol insurrection so much coverage, arguing that it “only happened one time."
Is she a traitor or an idiot?
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The Bank of Canada has announced another oversized interest rate hike by half a percentage point – its third this year. That brings the benchmark rate to 1.5%, just a quarter point below the pre-pandemic level.
@mark_rendell reports: tgam.ca/3N9OIWp
Would be interesting to know spread between BofC lending rate and bank interest charges to consumers. Why should higher BofC costs INCREASE bank profits? @CanadianBank @cdnpoli
Canada’s big banks expect to earn billions of dollars in added income from interest charges over the next year as central banks drive up interest rates.
tgam.ca/3zaLygQ
This man is reckless, irresponsible and threatens future health & welfare of Canadians. PeePee also risks making Conservatives irrelevant as a serious party. @Conservatives @cdnpoli
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Trudeau defends economic agenda after strong critique from former finance minister Bill Morneau theglobeandmail.com/politics…
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President of @HumanistsNG, Mubarak Bala, was sentenced in April to 24 years in prison for 'blasphemy.' Now, the global humanist community is redoubling efforts to set him free. Here's a powerful article by the group's founder @LeoIgwe.
#FreeMubarakBala
uncommongroundmedia.com/muba…
#Secularism I talk up my new book Inventing Secularism, on the New Books Network podcast.Learn how Geo Holyoake coined the term & helped eject religion from laws, courts,education. Still a continuing battle. Go to nam12.safelinks.protection.o…
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Good morning & Happy Monday to everyone who is going to vote for our public health care system. For public education. For workers rights. For climate justice.
To everyone who is working hard to mobilize the vote to keep the Ontario Conservatives OUT OF POWER.
Thank you. 🙏🏾
The right move in Canada. Can you imaginet this in US? @MomsDemand @cdnpoli cbc.ca/news/politics/handgun…
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Guns are part of the religious extremist's religion- and that's because they are necessary to preserve and protect God-given White Christian power. Terrifying and explains a lot of the problem. (h/t @profsamperry)
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I have to say it: America has become a country I detest. @gunculture2pt0 @GOP @NSSF @NRA @cdnpoIi newyorker.com/news/daily-com…
Ally or adversary? Sounds like a bit if both. @xcanada @USATODAY @CdnPressPoli cbc.ca/news/politics/nationa…
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Hundreds of galaxies reside within the core of galaxy cluster Abell 370, located ~4 billion light-years away from Earth.
In this sonification, sound waves are generated based on the brightness and position of the cosmic objects: go.nasa.gov/3LrMdwU
#GalaxiesGalore
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Ukraine's interests, not Putin's reputation, should guide world's approach to ending war: Bob Rae | CBC News cbc.ca/news/politics/rae-put…
