Shermer, Michael

Shermer, the editor of Skeptic Magazine, is opposed to any skepticism when it comes to the Holocaust. In various papers and books he has tried to refute revisionist methods and arguments with his rather superficial grasp of the historical issues involved.

Holocaust Revisionism and Creationism

In his regular column of the February 2002 issue of Scientific American, Dr. Michael Shermer, one of Holocaust revisionism’s most dedicated opponents, claimed that Holocaust revisionism (or, as he labels it, “Holocaust denial”) is on par with and in the same league with Creationism (or, as he labels it, “evolution denial”). As we shall soon…

Will Michael Shermer Debate Paul Grubach on the Holocaust?

Dr. Michael Shermer, Editor-in-Chief of Skeptic magazine and the Director of Skeptics Society, has emerged as the one of Holocaust revisionism's most dedicated opponents. His 2000 book (coauthored with Alex Grobman), Denying History: Who Says the Holocaust Never Happened and Why do they say it?, is considered by the establishment media to be one of…

There’s Glory for You!

Recently John Sack and Michael Shermer have addressed the topic of Holocaust revisionism in mainstream publications, Sack in Esquire magazine and Shermer in his book, Denying History. Publicly, both Shermer and Sack are critical of revisionism. This is rather typical for those who want to be able to publish their works through major publishing houses….

Holocaust Revisionism and Neo-Nazism

One of the most damaging, oft-repeated and false accusations leveled against Holocaust revisionism is that it is part of an extremist neo-Nazi movement, the ultimate purpose of which is to destroy democratic political systems and reintroduce Nazi totalitarianism. Expressing this widely held sentiment, a major opponent of Holocaust revisionism, Dr. Michael Shermer, described Holocaust revisionists…

The Footman

Over the last year or so, a slogan created by the French Holocaust revisionist, Robert Faurisson has gotten some derisive coverage from those who disagree with him over the size and character of the Shoah. The slogan is “No Holes—No Holocaust.”[2] Those unfamiliar with details of the story of the gassings of Jews at Auschwitz…

The Plum Cake

Since the end of World War II a search has continued, and for many has ended with the quarry having eluded its hunters. Some believe what they seek never existed in physical form, but existed nonetheless. It is vitally important that it existed during the war though it has never been located by those chasing…

Denying History and Truth

A review of Denying History: Who Says the Holocaust Never Happened and Why do They Say it?, by Michael Shermer & Alex Grobman. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2000. Hardcover. 312 pages. Notes. Index. ISBN: 0-520-21612-1. Introduction Denying History. Who Says the Holocaust never Happened and Why Do They Say it? by Michael Shermer and…

Did Michael Shermer Lie?

Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 14:54:21 -0700 (PDT)From: Paul GrubachSubject: Did Michael Shermer Lie?To: [email protected] Dr. Shermer: I have shown the following extract from your Denying History to two professors who teach at Eastern Colleges. They think that you are guilty of conscious deception. In regard to Crematorium I (the alleged gas chamber) at Auschwitz…

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