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Ronald A. Lindsay

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Ronald A. Lindsay is president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Georgetown University and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. He has been described both as a lawyer masquerading as a philosopher and as a philosopher pretending to be a lawyer. Both statements may be true. One undisputed fact: He is the author of Future Bioethics: Overcoming Taboos, Myths, and Dogmas (2008).

No National Day of Prayer? An Impartial Texas School Board? Yes, It Is Possible

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
March 4, 2010
No National Day of Prayer? An Impartial Texas School Board? Yes, It Is Possible
Two recent developments provide some hope to supporters of church-state separation

What Constitutes A Church?

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
February 25, 2010
Is a bad boys' club for legislators entitled to tax-exempt status?

Was That Fishers of Men or Fighters of Men?

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
February 25, 2010
Was That Fishers of Men or Fighters of Men?
Turn the other cheek, and then throw a devastating punch

The Geert Wilders Trial

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
February 4, 2010
The Geert Wilders Trial
We should be concerned about this attempt to punish free speech

Be Careful What You Call God

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
January 28, 2010
Be Careful What You Call God
Allah is not for everyone

You Can’t Make This Stuff Up—Bible Verses on Gun Sights

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
January 21, 2010
Jesus is packing heat

One Cheer (Amid a Chorus of Boos) for Pat Robertson

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
January 14, 2010
One Cheer (Amid a Chorus of Boos) for Pat Robertson
Pat's God is the God of the ordinary believer and we should not pretend otherwise

Two Cheers for Google

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
January 14, 2010
Two Cheers for Google
Google takes a principled stand for free speech and against the Chinese government

God and Sex, Part 2

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
January 7, 2010
Full-body scanners may have an unexpected benefit

God and Sex, Part 1

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
January 7, 2010
The power of God's loving embrace

Great News from Montana Regarding Assisted Dying!

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
December 31, 2009
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that Montana law does not prevent the terminally ill from receiving assistance in dying

A Provocative Critique of Religious Beliefs—from Believers

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
December 31, 2009
A Provocative Critique of Religious Beliefs—from Believers
Some religious understand the importance -- and legitimacy -- of blasphemy better than some humanists

Merry Christmas: Liu Xiaobo Will Be Sentenced Tomorrow

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
December 24, 2009
Liu Xiaobo and the struggle for freedom in China

Was Oral Roberts Sincere? Does It Matter?

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
December 17, 2009
Was Oral Roberts Sincere? Does It Matter?
Not all ignorance is excusable

A Door Closing ... or Opening?

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
December 9, 2009
A Door Closing ... or Opening?
Comments on D.J. Grothe's departure

Religion Gets Good Results

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
December 3, 2009
Religion Gets Good Results
God is too important for nonbelievers to ignore

Health Care and Human Rights

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
November 19, 2009
Health Care and Human Rights
Fiscal responsibility is one aspect of moral responsibility

Humanism and Hugs

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
November 12, 2009
Humanism and Hugs
Humanism shall not interfere with the free exercise of hugs

Another Day, Another Dispute Over Religious Symbols

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
November 11, 2009
Another Day, Another Dispute Over Religious Symbols
The "I believe" license plate encounters a judge who believes in the Constitution

Petitioners and Privacy

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
November 5, 2009
Petitioners and Privacy
There is no need to disclose the names of petitioners to the public

Half-Measures on Gay Rights?

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
October 29, 2009
Gays and lesbians are entitled to equal protection under the law, not just inclusion in hate crimes legislation.

Have “Atheist Fundamentalists” Taken Over CFI?

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
October 21, 2009
Have “Atheist Fundamentalists” Taken Over CFI?
The only dogma at CFI is that there is no dogma

Celebrity Rape and Justice

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
October 8, 2009
Celebrity Rape and Justice
Polanski should receive his next award in prison

Oh, God! Yet More About Blasphemy Day?

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
October 2, 2009
Why CFI Commemorated Blasphemy Day

Two Different Understandings of Blasphemy—Two Different Visions of CFI

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
September 29, 2009
Two Different Understandings of Blasphemy—Two Different Visions of CFI
Ronald A. Lindsay Defends CFI's Commemoration of Blasphemy Day -- Against CFI Founder Paul Kurtz

The Importance of Blasphemy

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
September 23, 2009
The Importance of Blasphemy
Religion should not be immune from examination and criticism

Atheists and Religious Garb

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
September 16, 2009
Atheists and Religious Garb
Clothing is a form of expression; let the religious wear what they want

When Should We Prohibit Offensive Speech?

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
September 4, 2009
When Should We Prohibit Offensive Speech?
All speech must be allowed -- the good, the bad, and the repulsive.

How Religion May Affect Your Medical Care

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
August 28, 2009
How Religion May Affect Your Medical Care
Some pharmacists want their religion to trump your medical needs

Humanism and Health Care

Free Thinking (centerforinquiry.net)
August 25, 2009
Humanism and Health Care
The contributions humanism can make to the health care debate

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