36 days ago by Prof. Olsen

On this date, McLean v. Arkansas Board of Education was decided. An ACLU lawyer for the plaintiff dubbed it “Scopes II”, although the nickname didn’t quite fit this particular case. For one thing, Arkansas had already had its version of … Continue reading →

37 days ago by Mick

Science Can Answer Morality Questions on coelsblog by Coel HellierHow Creationists Misuse the Word "Theory" on Faye Flam's Planet of the Apes A Graphic Novel Biography of Richard Feynman on BrainPickings.org

37 days ago by nolt

Please Subscribe To The EvolutionDocumentary YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com Broadcast (2009) In the first episode of the three-part series, Andrew Marr explores how Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection has taken on a life of its own far beyond the world of science. He argues that Darw ...

38 days ago by James F. McGrath

In discussing areas related to my teaching and interests lately, whether Biblical studies or biological science, the question has come up whether it might not make sense to actually examine an... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

38 days ago by Tim

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38 days ago

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38 days ago by Tim

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38 days ago by co2admin

I can’t believe that 2011 is finally behind us! The year sure went fast and boy was it rocky but hey, some of us enjoy a wild roller coaster ride. Now we have to look forward to the brave new year of 2012. Thanks to the Mayan calendar and a few other prophetic hijinks many fear that this year is tar ...

39 days ago by Spanish Inquisitor

Welcome back, it’s a brand new year, but as usual when it comes to religion, everything old becomes new again. Religion is a meme, and as such without any conscious thought or intention, it continues to work feverishly to maintain its existence. Take for instance the ongoing, 150 year old running di ...

39 days ago by Paul

I’ve a new piece up today at the Huffington Post. It is the reworking of an essay I wrote while back about Johannes Kepler and Intelligent Design. Here’s a teaser: Kepler reminds us that religious people do not need to shrink from science and its naturalistic methods, because they more than others h ...