Category Archives: Religion

Nicholas Wade on Evolution: Strike Two

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Ted

A few weeks ago, the New York Times ran a review of Richard Dawkin’s latest book on evolution, The Greatest Show on Earth. The review, written by Nicholas Wade, had a very troubling slant. In what I view as its … Continue reading →

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NPR flunks evolution

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Ted

The following is a slightly edited copy of feedback I sent to NPR earlier this week. It’s probably a bit more harsh than they deserved. But I felt I needed to do some shaking here. “I was truly disappointed in … Continue reading →

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Gallup poll and evolution folly

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Ted

Scientific truth is not determined by a popular opinion. it wouldn’t matter if 99% of the American public believed that the sun revolved around the earth—instead of the other way around. Such poll results would have absolutely no effect on … Continue reading →

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A comment on The Battle Over the Meaning of Everything

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Ted

Last Friday, I went to hear Gordy Slack talk about his new book: The Battle Over the Meaning of Everything (Evolution, Intelligent Design, and a School Board in Dover, PA.). He has a charming, friendly speaking style that happily carries … Continue reading →

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