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Evolution versus creationism (sometimes hot!). (Moderated)
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Yes, I can
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Science is about following the evidence wherever it leads. One cannot cling to the dogma of creationism and look at the evidence objectively at the same time. Secondly, there are very few sciences that do not contradict young earthism in some way. All biological, geological, astronomical, and cosmological sciences contradict it. Even chemistry contradicts it,... more »
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The evolution of polarized light sense
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The human visual system can just barely detect polarized light under certain conditions (cf. "Haidinger's brush"): [link] I'll guess this is a vestigial remnant of a capability to see polarized light that our remote ancestors really used. It's certainly useful to... more »
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Locust Grove man’s book challenges schools’ curr
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From the article: ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------- By Gracie Hart Review Staff Writer Published: August 28, 2008 A grassroots effort is being started by two Locust Grove citizens to destroy Darwinian evolution and bring God back into public schools. The citizens have formed a new organization called the Creation and... more »
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ID found it's true calling--to inspire science fiction
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"What these authors are doing is even more tricky, if you look at their work as a sneaky critique of ID theory. Essentially they're saying, "Let's invent a universe where ID is truth. Oh, that would be the universe that science will build for us." And ultimately, in these novels, the Designer is not a God or even gods, but instead a whole... more »
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Personal Atheist Video
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Dear Atheist Friends, Here's an impromptu personal video that I recorded for you a couple of days ago. I pick up my guitar and sing the improvised songs "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Christians" and "Almost Hell West Virginia." I also discuss my recent divorce from a fundamentalist Baptist and play a... more »
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New species found
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[link] New parasite wasp species found [image] Dr Chris Williams with Mesoleptus hibernica The new wasp has been named after the ancient Latin name for Ireland A new species of parasitic wasp has been identified after it hatched on a scientist's desk. Dr Chris Williams, who is originally from Hengoed, in south Wales,... more »
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Its still a cat...
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[link] (ok, I know...consider the source) While most cats are known for their ability to land on their feet, some in China may soon be able to glide to safety on their mysterious wings. A tabby from the Qingyan province in China recently sprouted a pair of... more »
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