Trying to discern the origins of the universe from within the universe is like trying to figure out how a cake was made using only the evidence of the finished cake. It's there; we see it, but deciphering all that went into it is difficult, because the finished product is more than just the sum … Continue reading Big Bang
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Intelligent DesignÂ
Despite the claims of fundamentalists and the "creation science" they've been touting for decades, evolution is a scientifically documented fact that can be observed both in the lab and in nature. Through evolution, animals and plants adapt to their environment and those that can't run the risk of extinction. This is true regardless of whether … Continue reading Intelligent DesignÂ
Creation Myths
"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
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?