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Posts from the ‘Jacobsen’s Bank’ Category

Congratulations: He’s Gay! on 2022-12-08

Sherif Gaber Months After Arrest on 2022-12-08

Anonymous Yemeni Ex-Muslim Woman in Turkey on 2022-12-08

Becoming an Ex-Muslim and Living with Death Threats on 2022-12-08

“The Politics of the Headscarf in the United States” on 2022-12-08

Ex-Muslim Comic Sketches on 2022-12-08

Two Sons Want Mother Dead for Leaving Islam on 2022-12-08

Freedom and Hiba Tawaji’s “Min Elli Byekhtar” on 2022-12-08

In Conversation with Maya Bahl on Ethnicity and Race on 2022-12-08

Physical and digital bullying on 2022-12-08

Volunteer Stories: An Interview with Justin Rawlins on 2022-12-08

British Columbia’s Responsibilities to Climate Change Action on 2022-12-08

An Interview with a Welfare Food Challenge Participant, Lindsay Bissett on 2022-12-08

Volunteer Stories: An Interview with Afifa Hashimi on 2022-12-08

“Stand with Kwantlen” March in Fort Langley on 2022-12-08

How to identify and overcome anxiety on 2022-12-08

New Church in Celebration of Alcohol on 2022-12-08

How to overcome adversity in life on 2022-12-08

David Mabuza on Women’s Rights on 2022-12-08

West Coast Christian Accord on 2022-12-08

Conversation with Mizuki Tomaiwa on Life, Work, and Views: Member, OLYMPIQ Society (1) on 2022-11-08

Portraits in Substance Misuse and Use 4: Curtis Boehm on Recovery, Systems, Christianity, and God on 2022-09-22

Humanism and Witchcraft/Tsav Allegations in Benue, Central Nigeria on 2022-09-21

Differing Opinions Between Muslim Clerics and Born Again Christian Pastor Over the Hijab of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania on 2022-09-21

Portraits in Substance Misuse and Use 3: Jeremy Boehm on Concepts, Praxis, and Stories (2) on 2022-09-15

Portraits in Substance Misuse and Use 2: Stefan Oskar Neff on Recovery on 2022-09-08

Portraits in Substance Misuse and Use 1: Jeremy Boehm on Concepts of God in Recovery (1) on 2022-09-08

The Greenhorn Chronicles 25: Moya Byrne Merrin on Horse Care and Dressage Horses (2) on 2022-09-08

The Greenhorn Chronicles 24: Deborah Stacey on Math in the Equine (2) on 2022-09-08

Interview with President of Christian Heritage Party on 2022-09-02

Interview with First, and Only, Woman (Former) Canadian Prime Minister on 2022-09-02

Witch Persecution and Jungle Justice in Abia State on 2022-09-02

The Greenhorn Chronicles 23: Gail Greenough on International Show Jumping and Equestrianism on 2022-09-01

The Greenhorn Chronicles 22: Deborah Stacey on the Origins of Horse Lover’s Math (1) on 2022-09-01

Conversation with Olav Hoel Dørum on Norwegian Socio-Culture and Talent: Former Ombudsman, Mensa Norway (3) on 2022-09-01

The Greenhorn Chronicles 21: Lesley Daldry on Experiences with Horses (1) on 2022-08-22

The Greenhorn Chronicles 20: Moya Byrne Merrin on High Point Equestrian Centre and Equine Labour Shortages (1) on 2022-08-22

The Greenhorn Chronicles 19: Will Clinging on Canadian Farriers (1) on 2022-08-22

Conversation with Nozomu Wakai on Life, Work, and Views: Member, Japan Mensa (1) on 2022-08-22

The Greenhorn Chronicles 18: Betty Asseiro on Symatree Farm (1) on 2022-08-22

The Greenhorn Chronicles 17: Cindy Waslewsky on Operations at Twin Creeks Ranch (1) on 2022-08-22

The Greenhorn Chronicles 16: Wes Schild on Expense, Show Jumping’s Appeal, and the Industry (2) on 2022-08-22

The Greenhorn Chronicles 15: Dana Cooke on High Performance Equestrianism (1) on 2022-08-22

Prof. Vaknin on Gut Feelings and Intuition on 2022-08-21

Prof. Vaknin on Victimization and Victim Identity Movements on 2022-08-21

Submissions Call: “In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal” on 2022-08-21

Free of Charge: or, Landmarks in Secular Humanism on 2022-08-21

Prof. Vaknin on Misogyny and Misandry on 2022-08-21

Americans More Skeptical of the God Concept Than Ever on 2022-08-21

International Introductory Review of High-I.Q. Publications on 2022-08-21

Stains Upon the Stains on 2022-08-21

Canadian Pastor Bruxy Cavey Alleged Sexual Assault Cases Continue on 2022-08-21

Ride On Time in Triumph: Canadian Equestrianism and Injuries on 2022-08-21

Temporary Suspension of Random Arrival COVID-19 Testing in Canada on 2022-08-21

Prof. Vaknin on Freedom of Expression on 2022-08-21

Canadian Equitation Equation Introduction: Langley, Horse Capital of B.C. on 2022-08-21

Prof. Vaknin on Genius and Insanity on 2022-08-21

Prof. Vaknin on Chronon Field Theory and Time Asymmetry on 2022-08-21

Prof. Sam Vaknin on Structure, Function, Society, and Survival on 2022-08-21

Prof. Sam Vaknin on Psychological Growth on 2022-08-21

Prof. Sam Vaknin on the Gender Wars on 2022-08-21

Prof. Benoit Desjardins on U.S. Medical Practice on 2022-08-21

Prof. Sam Vaknin on Science and Reality on 2022-08-21

The Greenhorn Chronicles 14: Wes Schild on Dressage (1) on 2022-08-15

Conversation with Justin Duplantis on Advanced Certifications in Dad-ology: Lifetime Member, Triple Nine Society (7) on 2022-08-15

Conversation with AntJuan Finch on Heoric Attitude, Character, and Harvard University Research Findings: Member, CIVIQ Society (3) on 2022-08-08

Intercontinental High-I.Q. Forum 2: Hindemburg Melão Jr., Guillermo Alejandro Escárcega Pliego, Tim Roberts, Dany Provost, Rick Rosner, Shalom Dickson, David Udbjørg, Tianxi Yu, and Tor Arne Jorgensen on Integration and Contribution on 2022-08-01

Conversation with Tor Arne Jørgensen on High-Range Tests, Writing, Social Media Dieting, and Teaching: 2019 Genius of the Year – Europe, World Genius Directory (9) on 2022-08-01

Conversation with Victor Hingsberg on Life, Work, and Views: Founder & President of Global High IQ Society and TenIQ High IQ Network (1) on 2022-08-01

Actuarial Sciences 2: Erik Haereid, M.Sc., on Actuarial Sciences in Practice (2) on 2022-07-22

Sigma Test Extended on 2022-07-22

The Greenhorn Chronicles 13: Adelle Stewart on Horses, Hay, and Prime Equine (1) on 2022-07-22

Conversation with Claus Volko, M.D. on High-I.Q. Societies: Member, World Genius Directory (6) on 2022-07-22

Conversation with Matthew Scillitani on Mild and Severe Reactions to Score Reports, Recognition, Rick Rosner, and Personality Factors: Member, Giga Society (8) on 2022-07-22

Conversation with Entemake Aman (阿曼) on the Chinese in Education: Member, OlympIQ Society (4) on 2022-07-22

Conversation with Veronica Palladino, M.D. on Family, Molise, Naturalness, Women, and Religious Faith: Member, Glia Society (2) on 2022-07-15

Chinese High-I.Q. Group Discussion 1: Fengzhi Wu (邬冯值), Craft Xia, and Tianxi Yu (余天曦) on China and Its Culture on 2022-07-08

Conversation with Scott Durgin on Patriarchal Institutions, Roman Catholicism, and the United States’ Freedoms: Member, Giga Society (3) on 2022-07-08

Conversation with Clelia Albano on Family, Democratic Values, Religion and Skepticism, Dawkins, Gadamer, Wikipedian, and Cosmopolitan Weltanschauung Cosmic: Member, Capabilis (2) on 2022-07-08

Conversation with Craft Xia on Life, Work, and Views: Founder, CHIN (1) on 2022-07-08

Intercontinental High-I.Q. Forum 1: Tor Arne Jørgensen, Hindemburg Melão Jr., Tim Roberts, Rick Rosner, David Udbjørg, Garth Zietsman, and Tianxi Yu (余天曦) on the State of the High-I.Q. on 2022-07-01

Schooling the Young 2: Tor Arne Jorgensen on Non-Intellectual Qualities on 2022-07-01

Conversation with Bob Williams on Schizotypy, Creativity, Genius, Johnson and Bouchard, PFIT and BA10, Wai, Benbow, Lubinsky, Rex Jung, and Arthur Jensen: Retired Nuclear Physicist (5) on 2022-07-01

Conversation with Luis Ortiz on Family, Intelligence Scores, and Views: Member, Glia Society (1) on 2022-07-01

Justin Duplantis and Matthew Scillitani on I.Q. and the Young: Lifetime Member, Triple Nine Society; Member, Giga Society (1) on 2022-07-01

The Greenhorn Chronicles 12: Erynn Ballard on Canadian Equestrianism on 2022-06-22

The Greenhorn Chronicles 11: Kailin Howard on Horse Ownership and Care on 2022-06-22

Actuarial Sciences 1: Erik Haereid, M.Sc., on Actuarial Sciences and Actuaries (1) on 2022-06-22

Conversation with Olav Hoel Dørum on Philosophies, Love, Life, and Meaning: Former Ombudsman, Mensa Norway (2) on 2022-06-22

Conversation with Fengzhi Wu (邬冯值) on Tokyo, MIT, Technology, INTJ, God, and Iron Man: Founder & President, God’s Power (1) on 2022-06-15

The Greenhorn Chronicles 10: Kathy Asseiro on Symatree Farm (1) on 2022-06-15

The Greenhorn Chronicles 9: Leann (Pitman) Manuel on Issues in the Industry (3) on 2022-06-15

Conversation with Scott Durgin on Roman Catholicism, Science Fiction, Humour, and Jobs: Member, Giga Society (2) on 2022-06-15

The Greenhorn Chronicles 8: Rachael Dent-Flynn on Flar Equine Experience on 2022-06-15

Hindemburg Melão Jr. and Tor Arne Jørgensen on A.I., I.Q., and the Future: Founder, Sigma Society; 2019 Genius of the Year – Europe, World Genius Directory (1) on 2022-06-15

Schooling the Young 1: Tor Arne Jorgensen on the Educational Basics on 2022-06-15

Conversation with Hindemburg Melão Jr. on Gratitude and Clarifications, and Life, Views, and Work: Founder, Sigma Society (1) on 2022-06-08

Conversation with Tianxi Yu (余天曦) on Research and God’s Power: Member, Chinese Genius Directory (3) on 2022-06-08

Conversation with Justin Duplantis on Updates, Ordinary Education, Boys, Development, Reverse Classroom, and Fatherhood: Lifetime Member, Triple Nine Society (6) on 2022-06-08

Conversation with Entemake Aman (阿曼) on the Chinese, Chinese Culture, and Chinese Schooling: Member, OlympIQ Society (3) on 2022-06-08

Conversation with Matthew Scillitani on the Giga Society and the Realizations: Member, Giga Society (7) on 2022-06-08

Conversation with Tomáš Perna on German Nazism, God, Virtue, Freedom of the Will, and Scientific Discourse: Member, World Genius Directory (2) on 2022-06-08

The Greenhorn Chronicles 7: Leann (Pitman) Manuel on Wisdom, Intuition, Disabilities, and Elitism (2) on 2022-06-01

Conversation with Brandon Feick on Intelligence and Philosophy: Member, Glia Society (1) on 2022-06-01

Conversation with Kate Jones on Life, Views, and Work: Diplomate, International Society for Philosophical Enquiry (1) on 2022-06-01

Conversation with Tianxi Yu (余天曦) on Some Intellectual Interests: Member, Chinese Genius Directory (2) on 2022-06-01

Conversation with Richard May (“May-Tzu”/“MayTzu”/“Mayzi”) on “More and Less Than Stardust,” “Sound of Morning Light,” and “Braille Shadows”: Co-Editor, “Noesis: The Journal of the Mega Society” (11) on 2022-06-01

Conversation with Tomáš Perna on Life, Views, and Work: Member, World Genius Directory (1) on 2022-06-01

The Greenhorn Chronicles 6: Sandy Bell, B.Sc., M.A. on Windhorse Retreat, Horse Sense, and Resources (2) on 2022-06-01

Conversation with Tor Arne Jørgensen on Western Europe, Russian Aggression, Putin, Zelensky, China, and India: 2019 Genius of the Year – Europe, World Genius Directory (8) on 2022-05-22

The American Medical System and Physicians 2: Professor Benoit Desjardins, MD, PhD, FAHA, FACR, FNASCI on the Poor Working Conditions for American Physicians on 2022-05-15

Joyce Arthur on New Reproductive Rights Updates in Canada on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 42: Excelsior! on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 41: Altered Altars and Jones to Pick on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 40: Transcendentalist Ethics, or Moral Truncation in Practice on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 39: “That person’s religious beliefs are hurting him and his community.” on 2022-05-15

Ask Dr. P.B. 5: Permissive Tax Exemptions on 2022-05-15

Ask Takudzwa 33: 2020/2021, Bala, and Zimbabwean Humanists on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 70: Celebration and a Growth Mindset on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 69: No Higher-Order Reliance on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 68: Religious Carryover Into Secular Community on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 67: Symbols and Systems on 2022-05-15

Ask HRW (Israel and Palestine) 10: The Human Rights Skyfall on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 66: Performative and Substantive Activism on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 65: Billboard Ads on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 64: Juneteenth and Jim Crow on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 63: African Americans for Humanism on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 38: Dichotomous Dialogues and Decorum on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 37: Universal Vaccination and Rugged Individualism on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 36: The ‘Truth’ and Abuse of Stature on 2022-05-15

Ask Dr. P.B. 4: “The Arbiters of Faith” on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 35: The ‘Fuck You’ Stance on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 24: Hispanic Evangelicals, White Atheists, and White Evangelicals on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 34: Vetting Process for Secularist Interviews on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 23: Born-Again Catholic on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 33: Scientific Method Rejection and Conspiratorialism on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 22: Skin Tone, Racialism, and ‘Bible Banning’ on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 32: To be Witnessed to Witness Change on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 21: The Death Penalty and the Decline of a Majority on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 31: Capitol Jacquerie on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 30: Secular Humanism, Accountability, and the Scientific Method on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 20: Education and Religiosity, LDS and Women, and Romney on 2022-05-15

Interview with Dr. Michael Friedman on Hardcore Humanism on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 19: White Evangelical Christian Voting Bloc on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 29: “If I prayed…” on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 28: American Democracy and Historical Cycles, and Breakthroughs on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 18: Electorate Political Party Space on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 27: “Superstition ain’t the way” on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 17: Interethnic Marriage, Racism, Exit Polls, and QAnon on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 16: Family Separation, “Protestant,” and Secularization on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 62: Secular Communities and Current Issues on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 26: Statolatry, Religiosity, Democracy, and Secularism on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 61: American Elections and the Black Freethought Political Movement(s) on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 15: The Crystal Ball for American Republicans on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 60: Protests Matter on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 14: Projections, Demographics, and a Hunch on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 13: Christianity on Bleach in the Middle East on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 12: Local Versus National-International on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 11: Sentiments, Prejudices, and Attitudes Over Time on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 10: Academia and Religion on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 25: Hope for the Best, Expect the Worst on 2022-05-15

Ask Dr. P.B. 3 – History and History-Making: Public Prayers & Land Acknowledgements on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 24: Unions and Humanism on Labour Day on 2022-05-15

Ask Dr. P.B. 2 – Public Prayers: Inclusion, Exclusion, and Decolonization on 2022-05-15

Ask HRW (Israel and Palestine) 9 – When Rain is Law and Justice is Dry Land on 2022-05-15

Ask Faye 11: Bucket Lists to Fill With Flights on 2022-05-15

Ask Dr. P.B. 1 – Religious Privilege in Practice in Canada: Municipal Prayers & Permissive Tax Exemptions on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 9: Religion as Behaviour, Belief, and Belonging on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 23: Magical Thinking By No Name on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 8: Religious Identity and Political Warmth (or Lack Thereof) on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 22: Justice for All on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 7: The Pandemicon, Pedagogy, and Politics on 2022-05-15

Ask Faye 10 – Taboos to the Final Trip: Sail Away, Eh, or Nay? on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 21: “The New York Times” and Secular Reportage on 2022-05-15

Ask Faye 9: Moirai, or the Allotter, the Spinner, and the Inflexible on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 20: Gratitude, Thanks, Good Tidings, and Cheer on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 59 – Americans and Autonomy on 2022-05-15

Ask Mandisa 58 – Capacity Limits and a Social Conscience on 2022-05-15

Interview with René Grigori: Media Liaison (Spokesperson), Southern California Chapter of The Satanic Temple on 2022-05-15

Ask Takudzwa 32 – Freer Expression and the State in Zimbabwe on 2022-05-15

Interview with Hari Parekh: Volunteer Regional Coordinator, Europe Regional Committee, Young Humanists International on 2022-05-15

Extensive Interview with Jade Webber and Chalice Blythe of The Satanic Temple: Co-Chapter Head, TST Albany; Former Member, International Council on 2022-05-15

Interview with Anya Overmann – President, Young Humanists International on 2022-05-15

Ask Professor Burge 6 – Income and Religious Disaffiliation, and Modern Republican Party on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 19 – Quelle Surprise on 2022-05-15

Ask Jon 18 – The Times They Are a-Changin’ on 2022-05-14

Ask Gary 2 – “Humanism supports democracy and human rights.” on 2022-05-14

Ask Professor Burge 5 – The Trump Administration, Atheists and Jewish Peoples, and Sexual Partners on 2022-05-14

Ask Jon 17 – Synonymization Fit for Political Purposes on 2022-05-14

An Interview with Gayle Jordan – Executive Director, Recovering From Religion on 2022-05-14

Conversation with Jennifer Herrera – Vice President, External Affairs, National Women’s History Museum (U.S.) on 2022-05-14

Ask HRW (Israel and Palestine) 8 (w/ Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied since 1967) – Annexation, International Law, Occupation, Rights, and Settlements on 2022-05-14

Dr. Norman Finkelstein on the International Criminal Court on 2022-05-14

Interview with Donna Lent – President, National Women’s Political Caucus on 2022-05-14

Ask HRW (Israel and Palestine) 7 – New Heights to the Plight and the Fight: Covid-19, Hegemony, Restrictions, and Rights on 2022-05-14

Ask Jon 16 – American Exceptionalism: or, “You don’t know everything.” on 2022-05-14

Ask Gary 1 – What is Humanists International? on 2022-05-14

Conversation with John Dugard, Richard Falk, and S. Michael Lynk on the Role of the Special Rapporteur, and the International Criminal Court & Jurisdiction on 2022-05-14

Extensive Interview with S. Michael Lynk – (7th) United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied since 1967 on 2022-05-14

Ask Professor Burge 4 – Overlap and Separation of Religion and the State on 2022-05-14

Ask Jon 15 – Evidence-Based Policy-Making on 2022-05-14

Ask Jon 14 – ‘It’s not then. It’s today.’ on 2022-05-14

Ask Professor Burge 3 – “Power is not a means; it is an end.” on 2022-05-14

Ask Jon 13 – A Story About U.S.: It’s All About Me, Me, Me on 2022-05-14

Interview with Ranil Prasad on Municipal Prayers on 2022-05-14

Ask Professor Burge 2 – Research Questions and Answers, and Themes on 2022-05-14

Ask Takudzwa 31 – Time Capsule to “Cornelius Press” on 2022-05-14

Ask Takudzwa 30 – If You Can Hear Me, Then You Can or Can’t Heed Me, But Don’t Silence Me on 2022-05-14

Interview with Rebekah Woods – Former Message Believer on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 12 – The Fourth of July on 2022-05-13

Interview with the G.D. Basson – Administrator, “The Angry African Atheist” on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 11 – A Misstake on 2022-05-13

Interview with Rev. Tet Gallardo – President & Executive Minister, UU Church of the Philippines on 2022-05-13

Interview with Marr Duk – Media Liaison, The Satanic Temple – West Michigan on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 10 – Say a Prayer for Me, Mr. Cuomo on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 9 – Rage Within the Green Machine on 2022-05-13

Interview with Professor Steven Pinker – Johnstone Family Professor, Psychology, Harvard University on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 8 – ‘We don’t want your thoughts and prayers. We want action.’ on 2022-05-13

Interview with Rev. Rob MacPherson – Minister, Unitarian Church of South Australia on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 7 – Mammon: Religion as a Political Currency on 2022-05-13

Interview with Rev. Jim Parrish Minister – UU Fellowship of Fayetteville, AR on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 6 – Ode to a National Ideological Dichotomy: All for All or All for Themselves on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 5 – Darkness Trumped by a (Lit) Candle on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 4 – “You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children” on 2022-05-13

Ask Mandisa 57 – Early Comments on Covfefe-19 Mismanagement on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 3 – William Barr and Gender Equality: Smoke from Fire and Ice on 2022-05-13

Ask Mandisa 56 – Flack on 2022-05-13

Ask Jon 2 – Freedom Fest 2020 (for Institutional Religion) on 2022-05-12

Ask Takudzwa 29 – Freedom of Expression’s Matrioshka: Member State to International States of Rights on 2022-05-12

Ask Mandisa 55 – BN SeaCon and More on 2022-05-12

Ask Takudzwa 28 – The Rights-Based National Order on 2022-05-12

Ask Mandisa 54 – Pick Your Spots, Be More Sure on 2022-05-12

Ask Takudzwa 27 – Those ‘Before’ Before: 61 Years to Eternity on 2022-05-12

Extensive Interview with Professor John Dugard – Fmr. (4th) United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied since 1967 on 2022-05-12

Humanist Canada calls for release of Nigerian Humanist President on 2022-05-12

Ask Jon 1 – Secular Humanism in New York State on 2022-05-12

Extensive Interview with Professor Richard Falk – Fmr. (5th) United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied since 1967 on 2022-05-12