Max Carlisle, Author at Atheists for Liberty

Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witness: Two Sides of the Same 19th Century Coin

November 3, 2023 by Max Carlisle in Opinion

Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses often get lumped together simply because they are both “those people who come to your door talking about God”. And although they do both lean heavily on proselytization efforts, they are still two distinct religious movements. They share some similarities,and they also have significant differences in their beliefs, practices, and history. […]

Extremes and Political Homelessness: It’s Worse Than Ever

September 21, 2023 by Max Carlisle in News

In a recent AFL Live Stream, President Thomas Sheedy and Vice President Matthew Hebb discussed the increase in bifurcation and political homelessness among Americans. With the tendency towards viewing political parties as extreme caricatures of themselves, many people, arguably the majority of the population, find themselves never 100% agreeing with their chosen party. The positions […]

Navigating the Landscape of Skepticism, Cognitive Dissonance, and Confirmation Bias

September 15, 2023 by Max Carlisle in News / Opinion

In an age characterized by an influx of information from various sources, the human mind often finds itself grappling with a trio of psychological phenomena that profoundly influence the way we perceive and process information. Skepticism, cognitive dissonance, and confirmation bias are all integral aspects of human psychology that shape our beliefs, decisions, and interactions […]

Religion Continues to be Comedy Gold

August 30, 2022 by Max Carlisle in Opinion

With headlines about how various celebrities ranging from Ozzy Osbourne to Russell Brand have “found God”, one might think that religion has been regaining some of its lost ground in mainstream culture. But if the new Hulu comedy series “This Fool” is any indication, Catholicism and religion in general is still the butt of many […]