Junk science alert: Scientific American claims that male/female is a myth

Is binary sexuality really a way of subjugating women? Sexual dimorphism—one of the most fundamental concepts in human biology—is a myth invented by 18th century bigots. That is the wild claim made by Scientific American last week in a tweet thread promoting its new documentary series, “A Question of Sex”. “Before the late 18th century, Western science recognized only one… Read More Junk science alert: Scientific American claims that male/female is a myth

September 6, 2022October 2, 2022 Kurt MahlburgLeave a comment

The Case for Vaccine Passports is Feeble and Fading

The arguments given by those supporting vaccine passports sound impressive, but do they really hold water? Last week I wrote 5 Reasons Why Vaccine Passports are an Ethical Disaster. It was met with plenty of praise and agreement—but more than a few rebuttals as well. Some who disagreed with me are in open support of compulsory… Read More The Case for Vaccine Passports is Feeble and Fading

September 21, 2021 Kurt Mahlburg9 Comments

Coronavirus Backflips: Trusting the Science When the Science Keeps Changing

Science has a very trusted reputation—so much so that in recent years, “trust the science” and “the science is settled” have become fashionable phrases in policy-making and public debate. Science deserves this reputation, given how dramatically the discoveries of modern science have transformed our lives for the better. Whether it’s the laws of motion, genetic… Read More Coronavirus Backflips: Trusting the Science When the Science Keeps Changing

October 15, 2020November 17, 2020 Kurt MahlburgLeave a comment

The Best Evidence for God is You

It’s important to have reasons for what you believe. “If only God gave me a sign” is a common thought people have if they are still unsure if God exists. And fair enough—it doesn’t make sense to “just have faith” and throw reason out the door. But what if the best evidence for God’s existence… Read More The Best Evidence for God is You

September 28, 2020November 17, 2020 Kurt Mahlburg4 Comments

Three Secrets to the Culture Wars

It’s been many decades since the term culture wars was dubbed, and the label is now more relevant than ever. What began as a reasoned debate on issues like abortion, multiculturalism and homosexuality has turned into a hearts-and-minds battle for the soul of our civilization. The rapid growth of the culture wars vocab is evidence… Read More Three Secrets to the Culture Wars

May 27, 2020March 4, 2021 Kurt Mahlburg5 Comments

Fired For Their Faith: The Crusade Against Christians in Medicine

Across the West, Christians in the medical professions are finding it harder and harder to practice both their career and their faith. Some are even having to choose between the two. Historically, the church has played a disproportionate role in healthcare through the centuries. After ending infanticide in the ancient world, followers of Jesus went… Read More Fired For Their Faith: The Crusade Against Christians in Medicine

June 17, 2019November 17, 2020 Kurt Mahlburg5 Comments

Ten Reasons Jesus is the Most Influential Person in History

Let’s be honest: it’s all too easy to highjack Jesus and make him the pin-up boy for our cause. Depending on your flavour he’s the middle-class moralist, the enlightened guru, the hellfire preacher, the social justice warrior—and the list grows every year. The reason Jesus keeps getting a rebrand—the reason he simply refuses to go… Read More Ten Reasons Jesus is the Most Influential Person in History

March 25, 2019January 5, 2021 Kurt Mahlburg14 Comments

The Safest Place on Earth

A mother’s womb is an incredible place. In this warm and nutrient-rich environment, a tiny egg is fertilised, and 40 weeks later a beautiful, fully formed human emerges. No wonder the word miracle is so often used by parents to describe the birth of their child. Given how fragile life is through these nine months,… Read More The Safest Place on Earth

March 4, 2019November 17, 2020 Kurt Mahlburg3 Comments

Is the Bible Historically Reliable?

Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so. We all know the tune. But how much confidence can we actually have that anything the Bible records is true? Many skeptics of Christianity are adamant that the Bible is not a reliable source of history. If they’re right, then as followers of… Read More Is the Bible Historically Reliable?

September 18, 2018November 17, 2020 Kurt Mahlburg7 Comments

How Atheism Points to Jesus

The world’s favourite atheist Richard Dawkins has said that faith is the great cop-out, the great excuse not to think or evaluate evidence. He has also likened religion to a mental illness. Atheism likes the spotlight. It’s had a pop-culture resurgence in the last decade, driven by bombastic books like The God Delusion and God… Read More How Atheism Points to Jesus

June 25, 2018November 17, 2020 Kurt Mahlburg7 Comments