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Feb 24, 2025

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

It isn’t Aaron Sorkin’s finest work, but I still miss the show

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

Barry Lyons

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Sep 29

Ten Favorite Albums from the 1970s

Many of these probably wouldn’t make it to anyone’s Top Ten list

Ten Favorite Albums from the 1970s

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Sep 8

If I Were President of the United States

Here are ten things I would like to see happen

If I Were President of the United States

Barry Lyons

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Aug 29

Three Obvious Reasons Why Atheism Is Not a Religion

If you’re an atheist, does that mean you maintain gods don’t exist? Or do does it mean you just don’t believe in gods? You will find an…

Three Obvious Reasons Why Atheism Is Not a Religion

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Aug 23

Are There Any Good Answers to Metaphysical Questions?

It’s often the case when dealing with theists that I get accused of not appreciating metaphysical issues. In a recent exchange on Medium…

Are There Any Good Answers to Metaphysical Questions?

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Aug 16

Em Dashes Are Fun to Use — Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise

Ignore the concerns over the long-loved and always-useful punctuation mark

Em Dashes Are Fun to Use — Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise

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Aug 11

Pharmaceutical Ads Are Ludicrous

And there’s no such thing as a “side effect”

Pharmaceutical Ads Are Ludicrous

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Jun 28

Is God a Sadist?

I ask because God apparently derives pleasure from inflicting pain and suffering on others

Is God a Sadist?

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Apr 12

“In the name of atheism, prepare to die,” said no one, ever

No murder has ever been committed because of atheism

“In the name of atheism, prepare to die,” said no one, ever

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Mar 8

There Was No Global Flood

Why do people persist in believing in something that’s not true?

There Was No Global Flood

Barry Lyons

Barry Lyons

Lives in New York City, owns too many books and CDs. But then again, there's no such thing as "too many" books and CDs.

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