Evolution over creationism, part 2

I found the following argument while looking at the technorati tag for intelligent+design after posting this excerpt. Another excellent argument! If this keeps up, I’m going to have to think of a better word than “excellent.” Political Zen: Not so intelligent, by design Despite the fact that the overwhelming majority in the scientific community reject Continue reading Evolution over creationism, part 2

Evolution over creationism

Read the whole statement from the Botanical Society of America — it’s an excellent, concise, understandable argument in favor of evolution and against creationism or “intelligent” design. Botanical Society of America’s Evolution Statement Science as a way of knowing has been extremely successful, although people may not like all the changes science and its handmaiden, Continue reading Evolution over creationism

Israpundit: In which evil destroys itself, etc.

Including this snippet because Norland expresses this so very well. Israpundit: My letter to the WCC … the WCC provides another example of how evil destroys itself but fails in destroying the just cause against which it goes to war.

MSNBC – Schiavo feeding tube removed

Much has been said about Terry Schiavo, one way and another. MSNBC – Schiavo feeding tube removed PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – With a furious legal and political battle raging outside her hospice room, doctors removed Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube Friday after a judge rebuffed an unprecedented attempt by Republican lawmakers in Congress to keep the Continue reading MSNBC – Schiavo feeding tube removed