Religion Dispatches
Philosopher of Religion Keith Parsons hung up his hat a few months ago, after announcing that he believed the “case for theism” to be a fraud: “Theistic philosophers and apologists are almost painfully earnest and honest… I just cannot take their arguments seriously anymore.” It’s rare for a philosopher to renounce his or her own specialty—but Parsons’ rejection speaks to a broader dilemma.
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Although medicine should stay in the business of being evidence-based, says Harvard historian of science Anne Harrington, other healing communities don’t necessarily need to follow that model. There’s a place for data, but you need to know what data can’t tell you.
Read MoreIt was five years ago today that a federal judge revealed intelligent design as a fraud.
Read MoreThey tried to teach my baby science.
Read MoreCase had bitterly divided an Ohio community.
Read MoreLouisiana Family Forum behind creationist attack.
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Complaints about textbooks stem from Christian organization behind anti-science law.
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Read MoreUp to new board to review educational materials for new curriculum.
Read MoreAnd many climate change deniers also seem to drink from the same trough as fundamentalist creationists.
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