December 3, 2008
I have often said that a person rejects evolution and stubbornly holds to Creationism or Intelligent Design not because of the evidence, which overwhelming supports evolution, but because of a deep theological problem. Recently a post on Aardvarchaeology by an Read more…
December 1, 2008
Last week was Thanksgiving Day in the US. Most Americans celebrate this day with a feast that has a stuffed turkey as the centerpiece. While watching the turkey be carved, I couldn’t help but think of turkeys and Black Swans. Read more…
November 26, 2008
On the lighter side of the news and just in time for holiday giving… Reserve your spot in: Heaven or Hell They claim it’s 100% guaranteed! Now that’s a gift that keeps on giving. Hey, why take a chance with Read more…
November 20, 2008
Faith-Based Politics, The Obama Way If this article is true, I’m not that excited about this shift. True, it’s better than what we had under Bush, but why can’t we just leave religion out of politics? Why does every politician Read more…
October 22, 2008
Is anyone else disturbed by the idea of “Faith-Based Pharmacies“? As the article says, several pharmacies across the nation are experimenting with the idea. The Divine Mercy Care Pharmacy in VA sells no candy, no sodas and no birth control, Read more…
September 21, 2008
Please take time to read the new article by Sam Harris on Sarah Palin: In Defense of Elitism
September 15, 2008
Last weekend Hurricane Ike crashed into Texas causing a lot of destruction and mayhem. Many residents were urged to evacuate the area; however, between 90,000 and 140,000 individuals decided to be stupid and “tough” it out. Why? At least one Read more…
September 14, 2008
Just in case anyone missed it, SNL did a great skit on Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton: http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/palin-hillary-open/656281/ Tina Fey did an amazing job. Oh, be sure to read some of the comments. Some of them are scary.
September 12, 2008
I often hear that science is just my religion or that science is a religion that requires just as much faith as any other religion. Sigh. There is a VAST difference between science and religion. This cartoon from www.wellingtongrey.net is Read more…
September 8, 2008
William Tyndale was a 16th century Protestant reformer who is mainly credited with translating the Bible into English for the masses. He was charged with heresy for daring to put the Bible into the hands of the common person. In Read more…