Kirk Cameron’s “Origin Of Species”. In a plot to subvert “Darwin Day” on November 22, 2009, actor Kirk Cameron says that he and like-minded activists plan to deliver 50,000 copies of an altered version of Darwin’s book to students at dozens of U.S. universities. (more…)
Category: ‘Science/Technology’
October 2
September 26
Where does evolution leave God? Karen Armstrong says we need God to grasp the wonder of our existence. Richard Dawkins argues that evolution leaves God with nothing to do. “Man vs. God“.
January 29
Seeing and Believing. Evolutionary studies professor Jerry Coyne has written a long and scholarly treatise for The New Republic on why “the never-ending attempt to reconcile science and religion is doomed to fail.”
November 24
Children and violent video games: A recent study ’strongly’ suggests reducing kids’ exposure to them. New York Times photographer Robbie Cooper’s “Immersion” shows just how focused young video game players can be.
October 29
Coupling of Science and Religion: Does history reveal a necessary conflict between science and religion?
October 23
The release of Sony’s new PlayStation 3 game “LittleBigPlanet” is being delayed due to some potentially offensive content. But we’re not talking about another Hot Coffee sex minigame fiasco, nor an uber-violent plot a la Grand Theft Auto. The problem is that one of the songs in the game contains lyrics from the Quran. (more…)
October 17
Never Say Die: Why We Can’t Imagine Death. Scientific American asks why so many of us think our minds continue on after we die. (more…)
