3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (356+ words) While I won't comment on the theology, I do take issue with Professor Barr's scientific claim about the nature of the hominid fossil record as it relates to human origins. Here's what he says: Homo sapiens as a biological species…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (605+ words) We only think we "could have done otherwise" than what we did, claims Sapolsky. From the BBC interview: Acting on something and knowing you could have done otherwise is often necessary and sufficient to decide that free has just happened....

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (607+ words) It used to be considered an ethical obligation of good scholarship to do a thorough literature search before writing a book or scientific paper, and to reference sources with opposing or supportive ideas. When it comes to topics related to…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (308+ words) Even non-Christian Founders like Benjamin Franklin thought about the evidence for intelligent design. Franklin studied it as part of his private liturgy. Source Political scientist John West had a fascinating conversation with Steve Hayward at Power Line about the debate…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (479+ words) I don't mean to brush these off " sometimes these critiques are made in good faith and/or innocent ignorance "and they are usually easily answerable. The more unusual critiques often simply reflect the personal idiosyncrasies and preferences of the critic…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (150+ words) Still need to bring some of your friends and family to see it? We have good news! Source Haven't seen The Story of Everythingyet? Or still need to bring some of your friends and family to see it? We have…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (299+ words) In 2013, Peter Boghossian published A Manual for Creating Atheists, which he coauthored with Michael Shermer, founder and editor of Skeptic magazine. At the time, Boghossian was a professor of philosophy at Portland State University in Oregon, and the book lays…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (663+ words) The U. S. government "disclosure" of files related to UFOs commenced on Friday. I had predicted the day before that the results would be a letdown, and so far, that has proven to be the case. If you're impressed by more of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (391+ words) On a hike, you stumble upon a seemingly abandoned cabin in the woods. When you walk in, you notice a steaming cup of tea sitting on the table. Source On a hike, you stumble upon a seemingly abandoned cabin in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (145+ words) It's a beautiful, thought-provoking experience that was made for the big screen. Consider posting about it on social media. Source It's a beautiful, thought-provoking experience that was made for the big screen. Consider posting about it on social media. You…...