Saturday, June 11, 2011

New Thread; Right Wing Authoritarianism, Religious Fundamentalism,

Once again, here is our mission statement; Mission Statement


1. To be an advocate of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom from cruel or unusual punishment and the right to privacy.


2. The refutation and analysis of anti-science and crank ideas; essays on right wing authoritarianism and religious fundamentalism.


3. Help foster a secular society based on science, inquiry, reason and humanist values.
To oppose and supplant the mythological narratives of the past, and the dogmas of the present, the world needs an institution devoted to promoting science, reason, inquiry, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the fundamental human right of privacy and humanist values. WikiLeax is that institution.


At WikiLeax, we believe that evidence-based reasoning, in which humans work together to address common concerns, is critical for modern world civilization. Moreover, unlike many other institutions, we maintain that scientific methods and reasoning should be utilized in examining the claims of both pseudoscience and religion. We reject mysticism and blind faith. No topic should be placed off limits to scrutiny—certainly not fringe science and religion, which have an enormous influence on beliefs and conduct.


We also maintain that values are properly the subject of study and discussion as much as empirical claims. WiKiLeax studies and promotes human values based on a naturalistic outlook. Ideological doctrine and religious dogma have no more right to dictate our moral norms than they do to influence scientific research.


BTW; My browser doesn't like the word Wikileax anymore than yours does. However, by the time I joined Julian, every version of the domain Wikileaks was taken. Therefore I accepted this URL. However, its not the name it's the values and rights you are advocating and fighting for that count.


As part of todays posts, if you have not seen it, I would like you to take a few moments & view the video at the following URL; http://www.collateralmurder.com/


Thank you, back soon with more......r