The evolution of the public understanding of Evolution
New study reveals that the public acceptance of evolution has dramatically increased in the last decade. It also explains why
Creationism
Flat-Earth vs Creationism
A Young-Earth creationist from Answers in Genesis has unintentially written a very articulate criticism of Young-Earth Creationism.
How many believe in Creationism?
Gallop have published the results of their regular poll that explores belief in Creationism. From this we learn that 40% of U.S. adults ascribe to a strictly creationist view of human origins, believing that God created them in their present form within roughly the past 10,000 years. Let’s take a look at the details they … Read more
New Creationist Book: “Darwin Devolves”
Biochemist Michael Behe of Lehigh University has a new book that will shortly emerge titled “Darwin Devolves”. While it will be a huge hit amongst Creationists, the wider scientific community will simply eye-roll and move on beyond this train wreck. It is not out until the end of the month, yet there has already been … Read more
Weekly Weird Religious News
Now that the holiday season is in full swing do we find that the religious community stops making utterly absurd claims and suggestions? Oh come now, I’m sure you can guess the answer. Least I am now holding you in suspense because you are not sure what the answer might be, then here now (below) … Read more
Science vs Belief: Is this conflict a myth?
There is an article in the UK’s Guardian all about a myth. It is entitled … Would you Adam and Eve it? Why creation story is at heart of a new spiritual divide OK, let’s give you a quick summary of it. We live in a world where there are people who reject science based … Read more