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Image: Lawrence Krauss, by Jvangiel (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

Lawrence Krauss Extols Human Exceptionalism

Many in the life sciences attack human exceptionalism as necessarily predicated on religion. It can be, but isn't necessarily so. Read More ›
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For Darwin Day, Religion News Service Serves Up One Misstatement After Another

It's easy to see why many people distrust the mainstream media. Read More ›
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Image: Arizona State Capitol and State Senate, by Adavyd (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

For Darwin Day, Political Posturing in Arizona

In addition to the usual celebrations we also see some angling to take the "respectable" position on Darwin's great contributions. Read More ›
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Dolphin Males Force Dolphin Females into Gang Intercourse

An animal cannot commit rape, which is a crime that involves moral turpitude. Read More ›
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Image: "Satan Tried To Tempt Jesus," by James Tissot, Brooklyn Museum, via Wikiart.

Official United Methodist News Service Implies Intelligent Design Is…Satanic?

I guess that means Methodist founder John Wesley was Satanic for finding evidence of intelligent design throughout nature. Read More ›
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Sexual Harassment in Academic Science Offers an Unexpected Lesson About Censorship on Evolution

Some thoughts as we approach tomorrow's nomination deadline for Censor of the Year. Read More ›
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Image: Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH, by John Phelan (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

The Push Begins to Violate Religious Objections to Assisted Suicide

Forcing a Catholic hospital (say) to employ or give staffing privileges to death doctors would violate the free exercise of religion. Read More ›
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Selfish Gene Turns Forty, in Time for Dawkins Crackup

It's like a strange dream, not exactly good or bad, but mostly just...weird. Read More ›
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Photo: Statue of Charles Darwin, Natural History Museum, London, by ddouk via Pixabay.

For Darwin’s Birthday, Poll Shows Broad Support for Teaching Evidence For and Against Darwin’s Theory

79 percent of Democrats support teaching the evidence for and against Darwin's theory, and so do 82 percent of independents and 85 percent of Republicans. Read More ›

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