150th Anniversary of 'Origin of the Species': Manuscripts Online

As we reach the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's The Origin of the Species, Charles Darwin's manuscripts are available online (You need Silverlight to flip through the pages, though). Darwin's Theory of...

Can Religion and Science Be Compatible?

There has been a veritable tsunami of contradictions regarding religion -v- science for the lifetimes of many people who have considered this question. . It is an old argument, but one that still prevails...

Reiss Quits over "Creationism' Row

Following outcries within the Royal Society, Professor Michael Reiss, who appeared in the media as advocating the teaching of reationsim in British classrooms, has quit his postion as director of education. "He was criticised by other scientists - though misquoted as saying...

No Intelligence Allowed in Mount Vernon, Ohio

An Ohio school board decides to fire Mount Vernon Middle School teacher on charges of refusing to stop teaching creationism and intelligent design. " Never mind his alleged cross branding on students’ arms,...

Court Approves Use of 'Imagine' in Ben Stein Film

UPDATE | June 03, 2008 — Yoko Ono's attempt to prevent Ben Stein from using an excerpt of the John Lennon song "Imagine" in a film about intelligent design has been rejected. "A federal judge on Monday freed...

Does the Movie "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" Offer a Secret to Immortal...

Does "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" offer a hidden secret to obtaining human immortality? It may appear to be a stretch; but yes I believe it does.I went and saw this new documentary by Ben Stein at the theatres this week. Even though a vast majority of the film critics...

Expelled Movie Review: From the content to the packaging

Ben Stein takes us along his intellectual journey to understand our country’s current state of expressive freedom by looking at Darwinism and how its rise has suppressed other ideas such as Intelligent Design.The movie felt like a cleverly crafted essay read aloud but...

Suppression Already Exposed By Inconvenient ‘Expelled’

OPINIONBen Stein’s movie Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed has made its case even before its first public showing.By ALEXANDER "The movie, which opens this week, is about science clashing with teachers...

Flying spaghetti monster defeats anti-evolution FL school board

"Efforts were afoot recently on the Polk County School Board (in the Tampa, FL area) to begin teaching the "concept" of intelligent design in science classes as an alternative to evolution, at a time when new...

Debate is far from Over

 In 1859, British naturalist Charles Darwin published "On the Origin of Species," which explained his theory of evolution. Now, after nearly 150 years, the debate is as divided and acrimonious as...

How James Bond reveals intelligent design

Quirky, but profound, piece on how God is revealed in story patterns.

Religious Thinkers Practicing Scientific Tom-Foolery

In recent years, it has become apparent that many religious thinkers have resorted to using science, although, as you will see very perversely, to help support their teachings of faith.This is not a new...

Attacking Darwin Doesn't Actually Accomplish Squat

"You might not have heard much about Evolution Sunday. That's probably because 'Sane People Gather; Don't Say Crazy Things' isn't much of a headline. Evolution Sunday is a event where churches across the nation...

Is It Any Wonder I Consider the ACLU A Most Dangerous Organization?

Once upon a time, I suppose, the ACLU had a worthwhile purpose in defending our civil rights, but somewhere along the way, its mission has become destructive to the rights of the majority and dangerous to the survival of the America we know. They defend rights, all right: the...

NEWSFLASH!: Creationists are Morons

"Not much of a newsflash, really. But after dealing with a proponent of creationism for literally weeks over at Christianity General, I've come to the conclusion that people who believe in creationism and intelligent design all have something in common -- they're...

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