Michael Shermer is one of the most religious individuals I've ever seen. His religion of 'obscurantism' and fundamentalist belief of anything considered orthodox is even greater than the most fiery 'brimstone and fire' hell preaching Evangelist. I think Shermer is just as narrow minded as Kent Hovind. This article by Shermer
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-s ... 96812.html clearly is off the wall (this is just one of them). I've been researching the JFK assassination for over 10 years now and it's so obvious the reverend Shermer has not done his research. There are so many holes in his arguments on the JFK assassination I wouldn't know where to start in tearing apart his many articles on this issue to shreds.
I'm not familiar with Randi believe it or not and I only actually first even heard of him and his paranormal challenge less than 2 years ago so there is not too much I can say about James Randi. I'm much more familiar with Shermer however and I don't see how too many 'pseudosceptics' (new term to me) could be too much worse than him. Shermer goes too far here with this one. I've noticed that many sceptics will claim there is usually a strong correlation between conspiracy theories and belief in the paranormal. I also (again I'm saying this) there seems to be a very strong correlation between self'-described 'sceptics' or 'rationalists' and blind faith in authority and the orthodox viewpoint. I would like to see Michael Shermer debate Jesse Ventura on the JFK assassination. I see 'blind faith' from people like Shermer and like minded individuals.
I call out many self-described conservatives who blindly seem to agree with every viewpoint on the Republican plate. I call out many self-described liberals who seem to blindly agree with every viewpoint on the Democratic plate. I also see the same things when it comes to philosophies as well. Many religionists already have their minds made up regardless of what evidence is given to them. I see this blind faith with many conspiracy theorists who've never seemed to find a conspiracy they didn't fall in love with. Shermer has proven to me time and time again this blind faith also exists in his camp as well. I guess true free thinkers really are in short supply these days.