But her husband took her to hospital after beating her, so that was kind.… Read the rest
Welcome to our archive of news stories relevant to the project of fighting fashionable nonsense. The stories are drawn from the electronic pages of the world’s media. On this page, you’ll find links to those stories that have been featured on Butterflies and Wheels during the current year. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find links to separate archives of stories from previous years.
We’re always pleased to hear about news stories that you think should be featured on Butterflies and Wheels. Just send an email here, if you want to point one out to us.
A note about links
Inevitably links go out of date. We suggest, therefore, that you make hard-copies of the stories that particularly interest you.
In an Election Year, It’s Hip to be Hard-line 
Apr 20th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Is the Shivaji issue about religion politics, caste, nationalism?… Read the rest
Ashwin Mahesh Asks: Nationality or Religion?
Apr 20th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
What if your ‘religion denigrates the very existence of millions of our people in the name of tradition’?… Read the rest
Michael Lind on Peter Singer on George Bush
Apr 20th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘the bad habits of the blogosphere are corrupting the world of print discourse.’… Read the rest
Are Science and Religion Compatible?
Apr 20th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Susan Haack distinguishes between plausible naturalism and implausible scientism.… Read the rest
Ben Pimlott
Apr 20th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘critical and independent in a world of academia that tends to travel in tides.’… Read the rest
Psychological Counselling at School?
Apr 19th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Would it free teachers, help students, or promote therapy culture?… Read the rest
I’ll Give You a Good Placebo For That
Apr 19th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Expensive long-winded alternative therapists can maximise their placebo effect with ceremony.… Read the rest
‘Scientists in America’ Have a New Wheeze
Apr 19th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Deliberately annoying people is a symptom of ODD.… Read the rest
Elitist Pop Culture Critics
Apr 18th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
If we all watch the same thing, no matter how bad it is, that’s a bonding experience.… Read the rest
Secular Group Wins Tax-Exempt Status
Apr 18th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
In Canada, where the House of Commons starts every day with a prayer.… Read the rest
The Thermostat-Philosopher Gap
Apr 17th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Daniel Dennett’s next book is an attempt to extirpate supernaturalism.… Read the rest
Archaeological Evidence of Jesus Isn’t There
Apr 17th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
And no, ‘The Passion’ is not historically accurate.… Read the rest
Two Archaeologists Comment on ‘The Passion’
Apr 17th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘For those who are curious about Gibson’s fidelity to ancient sources’… Read the rest
Website to Help Teachers Counter Creationism
Apr 17th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘Science is not about belief – it is about making inferences based on evidence.’… Read the rest
Understanding Evolution
Apr 17th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
And what science is and isn’t.… Read the rest
Playing Leftist While Cozying up to Power?
Apr 16th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Sometimes the interests of the state and of oppressed peoples can coincide.… Read the rest
Defending Women’s Rights in the Middle East
Apr 16th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
News from Italy, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Germany, the UK, Kuwait.… Read the rest
Staus of Women in Kashmir
Apr 16th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
New bill passed by assembly is biased against women, editorial says.… Read the rest
Still Not All That Bright
Apr 15th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Free Inquiry readers say No to Bright idea.… Read the rest
