Archive | October, 2008

Science vs. Faith

Science vs. Faith
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‘Proud, Boastful Ignoramus’

‘Proud, Boastful Ignoramus’

I’ve always felt 50-50 about Christopher Hitchens. While he calls it as he sees it, he’s rarely tactful. I tend to find his writing style full of unnecessary references and ramblings. But his article on Sarah Palin’s war on science is right on the money. He begins by noting her willful ignorance of fruit fly [...]

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Being Human


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Being Human

In the essay Being human: Religion: Bound to believe?, Pascal Boyer delves into the evolution of religion. Is religion a product of our evolution? The very question makes many people, religious or otherwise, cringe, although for different reasons. Some people of faith fear that an understanding of the processes underlying belief could undermine it. Others [...]

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Creationist Science Fair

Creationist Science Fair

(Via Prose Before Hos)

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Vivid Solar System Gallery

Vivid Solar System Gallery

The Solar System Looks Way Better Than It Used To

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Things Creationists Hate

Things Creationists Hate

Things Creationists Hate. The list includes things such as: A pile of sand, Pi, and Their Own Children. *** UPDATE: The site had moved.

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I <3 Religulous

I <3 Religulous

Last night, I saw Religulous. Director Larry Charles was supposed to hold a Q&A session afterward, but he had to cancel due scheduling conflicts. Even so, my husband and I were still very excited. For most comedies these days, as I sit before the large or small screen, I come to a disheartening realization that [...]

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