"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." So begins the first creation narrative in Genesis, chapter one. This narrative, which among other things states that water existed on earth before there was light, encompasses the creation of all living things, including humans. The story is directly contradicted by the following chapter of … Continue reading Creation Myths
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Darwin’s Progeny
You, too, are smart, o worthy cousins. With curious, intelligent eyes you watch us tear the house down. Do you ever wonder why? Do you lament that, for a tiny quirk in a microscopic strand you could be the masters of the world? Would we watch you with the same concerns?