Later this week I will be flying out to Champaign, IL. So far everyone I have met from the "most average state" has been very bright and forward thinking. To ruin my illusion PZ posted this video.
Apparently gay rights and Christian rights don't mix. Guess which side is becoming oppressive to try and win the day....
20/04/2009
13/04/2009
Is The Pope Evil?
Stepping short of calling the Pope evil, The Lancet speaks out against the Pope's views on AIDS and condoms. His holiness is on the record as saying this of HIV: "a tragedy that cannot be overcome by money alone, that cannot be overcome through the distribution of condoms, which can even increase the problem".
The Lancet stands up to him - quotes from BBC News:
But the London-based Lancet said the Pope had "publicly distorted scientific evidence to promote Catholic doctrine on this issue".
It said the male latex condom was the single most efficient way to reduce the sexual transmission of HIV/Aids.
"Whether the Pope's error was due to ignorance or a deliberate attempt to manipulate science to support Catholic ideology is unclear," said the journal.
But it said the comment still stood and urged the Vatican to issue a retraction. "When any influential person, be it a religious or political figure, makes a false scientific statement that could be devastating to the health of millions of people, they should retract or correct the public record," it said.
The Lancet stands up to him - quotes from BBC News:
But the London-based Lancet said the Pope had "publicly distorted scientific evidence to promote Catholic doctrine on this issue".
It said the male latex condom was the single most efficient way to reduce the sexual transmission of HIV/Aids.
"Whether the Pope's error was due to ignorance or a deliberate attempt to manipulate science to support Catholic ideology is unclear," said the journal.
But it said the comment still stood and urged the Vatican to issue a retraction. "When any influential person, be it a religious or political figure, makes a false scientific statement that could be devastating to the health of millions of people, they should retract or correct the public record," it said.
12/04/2009
09/04/2009
Dwindling In Unbelief: Did God create the Ichneumonidae?
Dwindling In Unbelief: Did God create the Ichneumonidae?
This post is worth a read, I was meant to write about it earlier but I am pushed for time at the moment.
I quite like the arguments here - I guess because my interests in invertebrates and reason join forces.
This post is worth a read, I was meant to write about it earlier but I am pushed for time at the moment.
I quite like the arguments here - I guess because my interests in invertebrates and reason join forces.
07/04/2009
Beagle Project Blog
I find the Beagle Project very interesting. I suggest you go and listen to the first episode of their podcast. Why not give them a donation too? It would be for a good cause....
01/04/2009
PayPal Donations
On the suggestion of a fellow blogger I have added a link to the menu (right hand column) that gives you the option of donating money to support this blog. Blogging is not lucrative financially but does take a fair amount of time. Instead of plastering the blog with adverts I have decided to give you the option to throw some money my way if you enjoy the blog.
I don't want your life savings - just your spare change. In compensation for your donation I will accept ideas for topics to blog about. I won't make any promises - but if I know enough, or can research enough in my spare time I will write about them.
If you do donate, thank you!
I don't want your life savings - just your spare change. In compensation for your donation I will accept ideas for topics to blog about. I won't make any promises - but if I know enough, or can research enough in my spare time I will write about them.
If you do donate, thank you!
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