Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Scientific Incentive to Disprove Evolution

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Here is a good rebuttal to the idea that scientists have “faith” in evolution and don’t want to rock the boat, lest they risk their careers: Science has always reserved its greatest accolades for those who prove what came before … Continue reading →

Posted in Creationism / ID, Evidence, Evolution, Faith, Science | 36 Comments

The Atheist Apocalypse

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Daniel Florien

For a laugh, here’s a comic about the atheist apocalypse, featuring the Four Horsemen of Atheism! (click the image for the whole comic)

Posted in Atheism, Comics, Humor | 24 Comments

Creationist Tactics

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Daniel Florien

We’ve all encountered creationist tactics — hell, many of us once used them. But it’s nice to have a list of them in one place, and that’s what “Creationist Tactics” aims to do. Here are the main points: Interpret any … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Creationism / ID, Science | 84 Comments

Texas Town Changes Greeting to "Heaven-o"

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Daniel Florien

You may have heard about the liberal conspiracy to make all Christian children homosexuals, strip them of their religion, and send them all straight to hell. One of the greatest evidences of this is the greeting “hello,” because it contains the word … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Christianity, Fundamentalism, Oh the Stupidity!, Religion | 54 Comments

Genesis Revisited

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Here’s a video version of Michael Shermer’s “Genesis Revisited“: My favorite part: And God saw that the land was barren, so He created animals bearing their own kind, declaring Thou shalt not evolve into new species, and thy equilibrium shall … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Humor, Science, Videos | 11 Comments

Jewish Couple Sue Neighbors For "Imprisoning" Them With Automatic Hallway Light

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Daniel Florien

This is just too good to pass up. A Jewish couple is suing their neighbors for “imprisoning” them with automatic light: A Jewish couple are suing their neighbours in a block of flats, saying an automatic security light is keeping … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundamentalism, Humor, Oh the Stupidity! | 179 Comments

I Want One of These

Posted on June 17, 2009 by vorjack

by Vorjack I’m sure we’re all familiar with the story of Elisha and the She-Bears, from 2 Kings 2:23-24: [Elisha] went up from there to Bethel; and while he was going up on the way, some small boys came out … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Bible, Christianity, Parenting, Weird | 24 Comments

Dolphin Fetus

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Daniel Florien

I thought this dolphin fetus picture was awesome: It’s only a representation, but still, pretty cool. So after seeing this, could you possibly support dolphin abortion?

Posted in Animals, Science | 39 Comments

Monkey Adopts Kitten

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Daniel Florien

With a surprise segue to Hinduism!

Posted in Animals, Videos | 5 Comments

Gene Mutations Could Generate Immortality

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Daniel Florien

Harvard Research Team believes that gene mutations could generate immortality: Early experiments have greatly extended the lifespan of bioengineered worms, enhancing their genetic integrity and giving them resistance to many things that would normally kill them…. While “somatic” cells (the … Continue reading →

Posted in Morality, Questions, Science | 73 Comments