Vincent Van Noir
Vincent Van Noir is a professional writer who concentrates in research, academic, and argumentative writing. With a desire to help other people Vincent combats misinformation and propaganda by exposing corrupt, dangerous, irrational, and fraudulent organizations and their ideas. Vincent attempts to expose the dangers of these organizations through healthy discourse and logical argument.
Vincent also enjoys poetry, prose, and creative writing.
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Vincent also enjoys poetry, prose, and creative writing.
www.vincentvannoir.com
Please feel free to contact me at vincentvannoir@gmail.com
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English Grad, Human Services, and Psychology Major, Stock TraderInterests
Academics, social and political ideology, business, poetry, urban exploration, stock trading, martial artsMotto
Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, but that does not mean its right.
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Carole Bennett and Recovery TalkTypical of many of the self proclaimed addiction experts, Carol Bennett utilizes the psychobabble that typifies the recovery community. Learn how this advice is dangerous and counterproductive to dealing with addiction. -
The Art of Failing Upwards: A Small Critique of Carole BennettIf one thing marks the recovery of alcoholics and addicts with absolute certainty, it is the reality of failure...Somewhere along the way I guess we all just lost sight of common sense.
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Breakfast with the Creationists: A Sermon from the AtheistCreationists do more harm to Christian thinking than good by highlighting the irrationality of its doctrine and forcing believers to accept ideas that the most ardent of followers are at times challenged to find faith within. -
Rosewood Sanitarium IIIThis series of photos were taken while exploring a tunnel beneath an abandoned sanitarium. -
Rosewood Sanitarium IIThis series of photos were taken while exploring the abandoned Rosewood Sanitarium. These photos were taken inside the Children's Ward. -
Rosewood SanitariumThese are photos of an abandoned mental hospital in Owings Mills Maryland. -
The AA True Believer: Letters from the Cult IIAA members should also take notice of this testimony and quit passing the responsibility on to the victims. If for no other reason, AA members should take notice of these stories as there might be a growing problem within the AA community.
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It Must Have Been the Jews!!Common sense should dictate to anyone the ridiculous nature of these accusations...common sense tells me that to get 4000 Jews to conspire together at a common secret task would be infinitely impossible.
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How to Properly Beat Your WifePerhaps people would stop committing spousal abuse if their religion didn't condone it.
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SlamI (the Fictious Religion) Part IICritics typically view this argument as an overgeneralization of the slamIc people. However, the facts are that most slamIc countries maintain harsh laws that restrict religious freedom, personal liberty, and critical scientific examination.
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SlamI: the Most Dangerous (fictitious) Religion in the World. Part IThis is just the reality of the slamI faith, that anytime one attempts to be critical of the religion they are branded as being prejudice or intolerant.
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Religion and Magical ThinkingFaith and religion can make people susceptible to magical thinking and superstition.
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Apologize to Your RapistTwelve Step thinking can lead to terrible consequences for rape victims.
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Sober CollegeThe bizarre world of addiction and recovery has no limits to its insanity. Discover the strange world of Sober College.
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The AA True BelieverAA cult members constantly talk using propaganda and misinformation.
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The TechnobabblistLearn how religious zealots use technical jargon to trick the unsuspecting.
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The Truth About CreationistsCreationists consistently use the same tactics as conmen and charlatans to forward their beliefs.
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What is the Real Cost of Healthcare?Healthcare cost is astronomical but so are insurance CEO salaries.
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Creationist TechnologiesA review of creationist technologies. -
The Alcoholics Anonymous Super GuruLearn how AA super gurus are just as misleading as the program.
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AA is Not the Only Way!"AA Not The Only Way" is journey into the terrible world of Alcoholics Anonymous twelve step treatment, by Melanie Solomon. Learn how there are many alternatives to the insanity of twelve step recovery.
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When I Realized There was No GodEvery atheist has a moment when he or she definitively breaks their faith permanently.
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How the Evil Atheists Plot to Kill Babies!There is no atheist conspiracy.
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Creationism and the Missing Link Called ReasonThere are better arguments against creationism then evolution.
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Not All Religions Are the SameNot all religions are equal.
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The God Named "Higher Power"Learn about the Alcoholics Anonymous deity. The supernatural being called 'Higher Power'.
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A Review of an Alcoholics Anonymous GuruChristians cannot and should not believe in the ideas that Alcoholics Anonymous teaches.
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Oppression of WomenThis article describes how women are oppressed through Alcoholics Anonymous literature.
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The Religion of Peace and Tolerance Issues Veiled Threats to the Creators of South ParkDiscussion about the threats made against the creators of South Park.
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Biblical LiteralismBiblical literalism is a very flawed approach to Christian thinking.
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Why Do You Hate Hipsters so Much?This is an article answering why I hate hipsters.
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Microfinance: Solving Poverty with High Interest LoansThis article discusses how micro loans are not what they appear to be.
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Alcohol and Drug Treatment DebatedThis is a debate with a professional drug and alcohol counselor. This was taken from an online discussion board.
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I Am Only 24 Years Old?This article discusses how many of today's young adults use their age as an excuse to diminish responsibility.
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Kiva: Not so Character ApprovedThis article is about Kiva and micro financing. Learn how your money is used to profit off poor people around the world.
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Islam: The Child Brides of the Religion of Peace and ToleranceLearn how Islam condones and promotes the marriage of girls nine years old and up.
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Alcoholics Anonymous: The Perverting of ChristianityAlcoholics Anonymous twists the Christian theology with its claims of spirituality.
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Weird and Wacky SpiritualityLearn how the funny spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous teaches individuals to choose their own concept of God.
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Another Story from the Weird Weird World of Alcoholics AnonymousMembers of Alcoholics Anonymous have no idea how insane they sound sometimes.
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What Some Christians Want You to Believe About CreationThis article shows the absurdity of the creationist view of dinosaurs.
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What is Alcoholics Anonymous Really Like?Twelve steppers will continually state that AA meetings are a nice place filled with nice people. However this is not true.
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The HipsterReal rebels don't congregate together petentiously discussing their place in the world.
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A Request to Physicians and Counselors with Regard the Alcoholics Anonymous ProgramPhysicians and counselors should not dismiss the claims of people hurt by AA.
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Information on Alcoholics AnonymousThis article shows different alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous. As well, there are several informative sites named in order to show that there is an abundance of people affected adversely by twelve step treatment.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Could Bring Predators to Your ChurchLearn how Alcoholics Anonymous brings predators into your church.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Group Involvement Makes People WeirdAnother person's account of Alcoholics Anonymous involvement and how it made them an oddity.
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A Critique of the Christian Ideas:This is a critique of Christian ideas expressed in the article "Who is Holy". This article points out some of the dangers and inconsistencies in Christian thinking.
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The Real AlcoholicThis article discusses how people in Alcoholics Anonymous believe that there are people who are 'real' alcoholics.
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The Girl in the Art StorePoetry for a stranger.
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A Critical View of the National Association for Research and Therapy for HomosexualsThis article focuses on the deceptive tactics employed by NARTH to garner support for its cause.
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Blackheart IIIThis is a book of poetry I wrote many years ago. I was young and struggling with concepts like love and god. This writing is sometimes offensive to people.
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Blackheart IIThis is a book of poetry I wrote many years ago. I was young and struggling with concepts like love and god. This writing is sometimes offensive to people.
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BlackheartThis is a book of poetry I wrote many years ago. I was young and struggling with concepts like love and god. This writing is sometimes offensive to people.
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The GiftA poem.
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Why Does Jesus Need My Money?This article talks about how a man goes to church and finds that Jesus actually costs money.
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Reasons to Reject Organized ReligionThis article discusses reason to reject organized religion. The article shows through the examples of christianity and islam how reliigion hurts critical thinking and divides humanity.
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Tales from Recovery VIThis is one man's story about his experience with the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Read how he wasted nine years going to meetings.
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Enigma IVPart IV of Enigma. Poetry for Dawn M.
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Enigma IIIPart III of Enigma. Poetry for Dawn M.
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Enigma IIPart II of Enigma. Poetry for Dawn M.
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Enigma IThis the first set of poems from a small book I wrote years ago.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Members and DatingThis article is about one man's dating adventure in AA.
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CODA? What a Load A...!This article discusses codependency the mysterious 'condition' that affects people who have taken care of alcoholics and addicts.
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Critical ThinkingThis article discusses the idea of how children are not being taught how to think properly.
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Tales from Recovery IIILearn how Alcoholics Anonymous members are filled with lies and misinformation.
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Tales from Recovery IIIArticle describes one man's experience with AA and how members divulge eachother's secrets.
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Tales from Recovery IIThis article discusses a young girl's close call with predators in Alcoholics Anonymous
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Tales from Recovery IThis article describes a mans experience with AA and the dysfunctional environment that meetings breed.
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The SecretThis article talks about how people can be conned by the book the "Secret"
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Alcoholics Anonymous SponsorshipThis article discusses the various dangers involved with having a sponsor in AA.
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How Alcoholics Anonymous Damages People's LivesThis article describes how AA is only understood in a basic way by healthcare professionals.
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Churches and Alcoholics AnonymousThis article talks about how AA members attack and criticize churches.
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The Dangers of PowerlessnessThis article shows how alcoholics anonymous instills in its followers the idea that they are helpless to control things in their lives.
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The Alcoholics Anonymous ProgamThe AA program does nothing to help individuals achieve sobriety.
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What Do You Know About Alcoholics Anonymous?Take the Alcoholics Anonymous test and see how much you know about the organization
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Abstinence is More Effective Than Nicotine Replacement TherapyThis article shows the relationship between nicotine replacement therpy manufacturers and the researchers who promote the usage of these products.
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The Mythology of the Disease of Addiction/AlcoholismThis article discusses how the recovery world defines alcoholism and addiction as a disease.
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Dysfunctional Thinking and Recovery MentalityThis article discusses how twelves step groups breed dysfunctional thinking dysfunctional behavior.
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The Ineffectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous: Unconstitutional TreatmentThis article describes the ineffectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous through studies performed by various researchers and AA itself. This article also shows that AA is religion and is therefore unconstitutional.