Author: cameron

Which Is Safer? Iraq, Iran or USA? Dec 2012

    Based on this data from The University of Sydney, you are safer living in Iran or Iraq than in the USA. By the way, I included…

The Facts About Guns In Australia Dec 2012

It's funny the kinds of bullshit you hear from people when they are trying to justify their ideology. I got into a Facebook discussion today with Rob McNealy,…

No Illusions Podcast #58 – Brad H Talks Iran Dec 2012

Today I welcome back to the show Brad Heitmann (aka Brad The Mormon). This time we’re talking about Iran. FOR TWO HOURS. Fer realz.Ermahgerd. Brad travelled to Iran…

The Further Decline Of Commercial Radio Dec 2012

The recent “Royal Prank” episode of 2DayFM in Sydney is just the most recent scandal in current spate, mostly coming out of Sydney. Kyle Sandilands, Alan Jones and…

A Powerful Testament From An Ex-Mormon Dec 2012

An ex-Mormon bishop using the nick “monomor” did an “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on reddit today. His answers are fascinating and, sometimes, quite heartbreaking. Worth a read, especially…

Bundaberg’s Hidden Slave Trade Dec 2012

From the Brisbane Times: Hidden under an old cane plantation outside the Queensland sugar city of Bundaberg lies an awful secret. Beyond the weeping fig trees the bodies of…

Mr Deity Takes On The Book of Mormon Dec 2012

Mr Deity (aka Brian Dalton) has a laugh at the expense of the Book Of Mormon in the latest episode of Mr Deity. Close to his heart –…

What We Value Most Dec 2012

Google returns 884,000,000 results for “celebrity” but only 28,200,000 results for “social worker”.

Fascination With Blood Sacrifice Dec 2012

I’ve been wondering lately about why we are so deeply affected by stories about religious martyrs. I’m guessing it goes back to worshipping bronze age gods and deciding…

The No Illusions Podcast #57 – Brad Heitmann, Mormon Dec 2012

My guest today is Brad Heitmann. Brad lives in Utah, has a background in investment banking and start-up strategy and loves history. Today, however, he joins me to…