[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread sblack
On 14 Jun 2006 at 23:44, Michael Scoles wrote: I am dissappointed that Stephen missed the Can Gays Go Straight? [wouldn't it be cool if they could] thread. Huh? Why me (if it is me)? What thread? Why? Stephen - Stephen L.

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Paul Smith
On 6/14/06, Jim Guinee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because it is. He is the only one who made such an assertion. Other respondents took the study and batted it around without focusing one iota on the identity of the person who posted it. Well, I'm one of those other respondents, and I had the

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Robert Wildblood
On 14 Jun2006, at 23:55 PM, Jim Guinee wrote:Then why not take this further?  Shouldn't we use results like this toremove children from homes where we can demonstrate they are not wanted,for the sake of preventing mental health problems?Who's with me on this?I'm with you on this, Jim; however,

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Robert Wildblood
On 15 Jun2006, at 24:44 AM, Michael Scoles wrote:I am dissappointed that Stephen missed the "Can Gays Go Straight?" [wouldn't it be cool if they could] thread.I guess I missed that thread as well and unsure as to why it would be "cool" if gays could go straight other than it would avoid the high

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Rick Froman
Many of Jim's earlier posts have been designed to publicize some lesser known findings in line with his beliefs that he thought people might overlook due to their own biases and sometimes that seems like bomb-throwing (especially without further rational discourse about the research and its

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Mike Palij
On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 23:51:32 -0400, Jim Guinee wrote: Jim Guinee responds: For whatever reason, I haven't been getting my TIPS mail, so I have missed my post going through and the subsequent responses. I don't know why I waste my time responding to the ridiculous comment above. Mike

[tips] Finding primary sources (was Study on mental health and abortion)

2006-06-15 Thread Rick Froman
Mike Palij writes: Perhaps it would be a good idea for psychologists and other people to request/demand that news stories provide a reference for any research report or presentation (because conference presentations sometimes get written up) to allow readers, especially students if such

[tips] Inside Higher Ed :: Column on Gay Marriage Prompts Dismissal

2006-06-15 Thread Christopher D. Green
I wonder what would happen is a secular school fired a professor for espousing religious views in an opinion piece in the local newspaper? http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/06/15/byu -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada 416-736-5115 ex.

[tips] Empirical Tests of Faith (was Re: Conversions and Rejections

2006-06-15 Thread Mike Palij
On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:29:27 -0700, Jim Guinee wrote: Previously, Stephen Black had written: But more important, Jim has a history of contributing such innocent posts. Jim Guinee: As long as I'm being portrayed as the rebellious tipster monk, I'll add one:

[tips] Re: Conversions and Rejections

2006-06-15 Thread Jim Clark
Hi James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 14-Jun-06 11:26:03 PM As long as I'm being portrayed as the rebellious tipster monk, I'll add one: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2220484,00.html Let me say up front, I

[tips] Re: Empirical Tests of Faith (was Re: Conversions and Rejections

2006-06-15 Thread Robin Abrahams
--- Mike Palij [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:29:27 -0700, Jim Guinee wrote: Previously, Stephen Black had written: But more important, Jim has a history of contributing such innocent posts. Jim Guinee: As long as I'm being portrayed as the rebellious tipster

[tips] recommendation Social Psych textbook

2006-06-15 Thread Diana Issidorides
I am looking for a good Social Psychology textbook for a heterogeneous college population (many nationalities and backgrounds). I see that David Myers' textbook (8th edition) is popular. I'd appreciate feedback on which Soc Psych textboook readers of this list recommend, and why. (A hands-on, 'do'

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Michael Scoles
I agree with you, Dr. Bob. The brackets were following a tongue-in-cheek format used by Stephen. The delay from TIPS going down made this less obvious. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 6/15/2006 7:30 AM On 15 Jun2006, at 24:44 AM, Michael Scoles wrote: I am dissappointed that Stephen missed the "Can Gays Go

[tips] Re: Conversions and Rejections

2006-06-15 Thread Rick Froman
It has to go without saying (but maybe not) that one guy who is a famous biologist and also believes in God doesn't say anything about the likelihood of other biologists being believers or the compatibility of science and religious belief and a survey of evolutionary biologists' religious

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Annette Taylor, Ph. D.
that hasn't happened to Aubyn, has it? I can confidently say that it never occurred to me to start dismissing her contributions, Wow, I thought Aubyn was a man's name. I think we all make mental pictures of people we've never met. AND I think those mental pictures color how we interpret

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Paul Smith
Rick Froman already called me on that: Aubyn is a man (judging by the beard, anyway), with a fascinating website: http://www.puc.edu/Faculty/Aubyn_Fulton/fulton/. My mistake, and yes, those mental pictures do color our interpretations. Interesting point. Paul Smith Alverno College Milwaukee

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Annette Taylor, Ph. D.
Fascinating website. Clearly a man ;) I just want to point out that Bill Clinton's list of top ten books has way more than 10! Also, I found the Mismeasure of Woman by Carol Tavris much compelling than the Mismeasure of Man by Gould--just IMHO. Annette ps: Ok this is 2 for me today but I

[tips] Re: Conversions and Rejections

2006-06-15 Thread Paul Brandon
Title: Re: [tips] Conversions and Rejections At 12:26 AM -0400 6/15/06, Jim Guinee wrote: Stephen Black: But more important, Jim has a history of contributing such innocent posts. Jim Guinee: As long as I'm being portrayed as the rebellious tipster monk, I'll add one:

[tips] Re: Conversions and Rejections

2006-06-15 Thread Jim Clark
Hi James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 15-Jun-06 10:15:37 AM It has to go without saying (but maybe not) that one guy who is a famous biologist and also believes in God doesn't say anything about the likelihood of other

[tips] RE: recommendation Social Psych textbook

2006-06-15 Thread Marc Carter
I used Brehm, Kassin and Fein on the recommendation of a social psychologist (which I am not). It's easy to read, entertaining, but light on actual research, BUT the readings text that you can get to accompany it is pretty good for getting their feet into the research. The website also has

[tips] RE: recommendation Social Psych textbook

2006-06-15 Thread Kris Vasquez
I really like Franzoi (4th ed). Our college is diverse by most measures (excepting that we are a women's college) and the students find it accessible and engaging. I am not sure what you mean by a do approach but he does include a number of exercises for students in each chapter to get them

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Aubyn Fulton
Annette wrote... Wow, I thought Aubyn was a man's name. I think we all make mental pictures of people we've never met. AND I think those mental pictures color how we interpret the missives from those people--which is probably not a good thing. Anyway, Aubyn, what are you, man or woman? Aubyn

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Annette Taylor, Ph. D.
Quoting Aubyn Fulton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I liked Tavris' MOW too (I have used it many times in my General Psychology class) I hope I didn't put something on my website that sounded like I was dissing it. Only by omission :) Annette Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph. D. Professor of Psychology

[tips] The variety of my conversions.

2006-06-15 Thread Michael Sylvester
I started life as a devout catholic believing in papal infallibility. I wanted to be a saint.I went to High School seminary and finally entered the Trappist Monastery.I was a Catholic activist and sympathize with the Berrigan brothers.I spent abut 6 months at the Benedict Labre House in

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Stephen Black
I said, referring to Jim Guinee's penchant for providing God-positive posts: Now that I think of it, I'm in favour of a free-spirited TIPS [and so I don't mind his posts, although I would like to see more candor from him on his reason for posting them] to which Jim ominously replied:

[tips] Re: Conversions and Rejections

2006-06-15 Thread Rick Froman
The following reply to Jim Clark's very interesting post is long and if you have no interest in this topic, (why did you open this message?), I should remind you that you are voluntarily reading this message and you may stop at any time with no penalty. Rick Froman Psychology Department John

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread jim guinee
From: Michael Scoles [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am dissappointed that Stephen missed the Can Gays Go Straight? [wouldn't it be cool if they could] thread. Jim Guinee: Very good! LOL But YOU missed the Famous Atheist Now Believers in God [he works for us now!!!] --- To make changes to your

[tips] Re: Inside Higher Ed :: Column on Gay Marriage Prompts Dismissal

2006-06-15 Thread jim guinee
Christopher Green: I wonder what would happen is a secular school fired a professor for espousing religious views in an opinion piece in the local newspaper? http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/06/15/byu Jim Guinee: I'm just curious if this professor has the basis for a lawsuit. I am sure

[tips] Re: Empirical Tests of Faith (was Re: Conversions and Rejections)

2006-06-15 Thread jim guinee
An official at the zoo said: The man shouted 'God will save me, if he exists', lowered himself by a rope into the enclosure, took his shoes off and went up to the lions. The man got his answer when an affronted lioness grabbed him by the throat and killed him in front of horrified visitors.

[tips] Re: Conversions and Rejections

2006-06-15 Thread jim guinee
Jim Clark: I hope that Jim is as keen to find flaws in any conclusions based on such anecdotes as he is to find flaws in actual studies. Jim Guinee: Well, I don't follow you...I don't think we should generalize one conversion story. That doesn't mean it isn't interesting and a worthwhile

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Jim Guinee
Stephen Black dug up: Dear God Why didn't you save the school children in Littleton, Colorado? Sincerely, A Concerned Student Dear Concerned Student, I am not allowed in schools Sincerely God Not sure how I feel about this, but a friend forwarded it to me today. LIke it or not, a common

[tips] FW: Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Rick Froman
Stephen Black cites: Societies worse off 'when they have God on their side' http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1798944,00.html [Religious belief can cause damage to a society, contributing towards high murder rates, abortion, sexual promiscuity and suicide, according to research

[tips] FYI:Religion and empiricism

2006-06-15 Thread msylvester
Tipsters: There is a work titled The Psychology of Religion-an empirical approach. Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription go to: http://acsun.frostburg.edu/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=tipstext_mode=0lang=english

[tips] Re: Study on mental health and abortion

2006-06-15 Thread Jim Guinee
Stephen Black cited: Societies worse off 'when they have God on their side' http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1798944,00.html [Religious belief can cause damage to a society, contributing towards high murder rates, abortion, sexual promiscuity and suicide, according to research published