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A blog for the purpose of communicating my views on the intersection of science, religion and society. Written by a layman, for other laypeople with an interest in science. Recurring themes include the evolution vs. creation debate, and astronomy. I
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The Fundamentalist Internet Debate Handbook
In my meanderings through the online wasteland known as Topix, I have had seemingly endless debates with Christian fundamentalists in the religion and science forums. Although many fundamentalists are very nice people, many are not. I have noticed t...
My Hero, Roger Ebert
My hero! Image credit: Taylor Evans Sometimes, posts write themselves. Especially when I take the lazy way out and shamelessly "borrow" (OK, steal) one of Phil Plait's Bad Astronomy post subjects. But not only is this too good not to steal, it...
A Slimy Little Piece Of Quote Mining
I think I may have touched on the subject of quote-mining before, but what the heck, I can do it again. After all, it's the end of the month, I'm allowed to be repetitive. After all, it's the end of the month, I'm allowed to be repetitive. After all...
Creationists And Conspiracy Theorists
Back in April, a participant in one of my favorite evolution debate discussion forums came up with a list of similarities between die-hard creationists and 9/11 conspiracy theorists that is, to say the least, thought-provoking. He is a longtime engi...
An Open Letter To Creationists
Dear Perpetuators of Creationist Pseudoscience: It must be comforting to you to continually lie, evade, bluster and bluff in your pathetic effort to keep your 6,000 year old earth and creationist fantasies intact in that mass of unformed jelly you ...
Intelligent Life Discovered In Kansas
Since I recently posted a letter to the editor from a proponent of creationism, I thought I'd post one from a proponent of evolution. This letter was written to the Topeka Capital-Journal by a man named Brian Thomas. It's refreshing to see some real...
Queen Of The Dumbed
On August 12, the Coshocton (Ohio) Tribune printed a breathtakingly inane letter to the editor that seemingly touches upon every thoroughly discredited fundie talking point. The letter was written by a laughably stereotypical creationist named Nancy...
The Texas Two-Step
Warning: This post contains an overabundance of quotation marks. This is meant to be construed as neither a malfunctioning keyboard, nor a compete loss of grammar skills on the part of the author. It is, however, meant to signify the author's total c...
ACLU Set To Fight Pseudoscience
Sometimes I think the American Civil Liberties Union goes overboard with their lawsuits, but this time I'm glad they may be getting involved.Louisiana State Bill 733, a bill ostensibly about promoting "critical thinking" in schools, is currently win...
Another Nail In The Creationist Coffin
The lowly E. coli bacterium is making it tougher for the creationists.One of the creationist's favorite claims is that evolution has never been observed "in progress". They claim that until it is observed under laboratory conditions, evolutionary the...
Here We Go Again
What illustrations in science textbooks would look like if the creationists had their way.Image credit: Bill RebsamenFirst, the fundamentalists tried to install unadulterated creationism in public schools. They were rebuffed by the legal system. Then...
