Comments by ambymacula

1. Senate bill allows display of Lord's Prayer, 10 Commandments

Comment #186483 by ambymacula on May 30, 2008 at 10:48 am

So it's conceivable that I could one day walk into a public elementary school in S. Carolina and see the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" or "OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN" stenciled permanently on the white block wall across from the main office. And if I asked, the secretary could provide some documentation about the historical nature of the displays. In large part, this is about creating a litmus test and hostile environment for non-Christian (or moderate) teachers and administrators.

2. Scientists Know Better Than You--Even When They're Wrong

Comment #177828 by ambymacula on May 9, 2008 at 7:35 pm

They step outside their narrow competences when they produce these arguments.

What could make you more competent to argue against creationism than a background in evolutionary biology? Humorous (but no crude) responses welcome.

3. The History Channel might do something right

Comment #176881 by ambymacula on May 8, 2008 at 8:35 am

If the History Channel gets this half right I'd be amazed. Is bad science programming better than no science programming? What do you think?

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