Searching the web for creationism is sometimes like sifting through trash and finding the occasional humorous but, completely worthless, object. You feel darn conflicted. You’re dirty from the trash but the “prize” makes the whole ordeal somehow worthwhile. Behold, the rotten fruit of my labors.
It actually says “Science From Dumbies”. This ironic work of art [...]
Entries from July 2008
July 31, 2008
When Creationist T-Shirts Go Bad
July 25, 2008
The Discovery Institute’s Hoopla Machine
Casey Luskin insists the Discovery Institute is a secular think tank. And he says it with a straight face.
What is it about the spreading of pseudo-science that makes reasonable people cringe and gag? One characteristic is surely the introduction of religious / political thinking into discussions of fact. The natural world [...]
July 10, 2008
Louisiana’s State Of Arrested Development
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law a bill that would essentially allow the injection of religion into public schools, particularly the science classroom. If a teacher finds evolution objectionable he or she is free to water it down with a shot of creationism, whether it be the fire and brim stone [...]
July 1, 2008
Monkey See, Monkey Do Math
I think the general public has a somewhat comical view of animals and their mental abilities. From chickens playing tic-tac-toe at county fairs to ”stupid pet tricks” on TV to humorous news clips of zoo animals entertaining the masses. It isn’t much of a résumé. Perhaps one of the mental barriers to seeing evolution in a clear light is [...]
