Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
On 29th May, Pew released the results of a poll of European Christians that dug into what the term “Christian” actually meant to them and how it manifested in their lives. You can find a PDF of the full report here. (168 pages) You can also find a Pew summary here. Who Paid Pew to … Read more
Every human, even the most vile and obnoxious, will generally see themselves as the lead actor playing the hero. We are never wrong, but instead are talking a stance for what we believe in. So what about Trump, why does he do what he does, even when it is clear that the impact is not … Read more
Humans inherit religious beliefs from the culture around them without giving it too much thought. They go along with the traditions because they operate as a social glue that helps bind communities together. People generally behave in a decent manner, not because they are religious, nor even because they fear a day of judgement, but … Read more
Now that the dust has settled a little and the media frenzy has died down, I’d like to focus on it all by examining a few of the claims that have been tossed around within the twitter maelstrom. People tweet racist stuff all the time, so why all the focus? It is different for various … Read more
The website RealClimate has a great “StartHere” option where you can learn all about climate science. Is that really a good place to start, or is it simply one lone subject matter expert listing things from his unique viewpoint? Actually, it really is a great place to start. The website consists of commentary on climate … Read more
There is a story that has been picked up by the media regarding a group of scientists who have embarked upon a hunt for the Loch Ness Monster. For example we have this Reuters story … Scientists plan DNA hunt for Loch Ness monster next month LONDON (Reuters) – A global team of scientists plans … Read more