Charles Darwin was born on Feb 12, 1809. This was about two generations after Leclerc published a book stating that species are interrelated, and are seen to change over time. Darwin was a bible scholar, and got a degree in Divinity (not science). But his studies of geology and then…
The new book is geared toward explaining evolution to the American public. Here's a pdf brochure describing the book. The book can also be read online in its entirety here. I read much of the chapter on Creationism. It's clearly written, with helpful illustrations. This looks like a good place…
This collection is a bit too painful to read at length, actually. If you ever doubt that fundamentalism is destructive to a healthy intellect, visit this collection and read a few entries. If you want to see the original entries, the links are waiting for you. And in case anyone is…
Best known for his attacks on Father Nature, Sam Harris is now warning us about Mother Nature: Might we be better off just leaving things to the wisdom of Nature? I once believed this. But we know that Nature has no concern for individuals or for species. Those that survive…
"Duelity" has put together a creative side-by-side presentation for your enlightenment, with a fun twist. When you visit Duelity, pick "Watch," then choose "Duelity" (rather than just "Creationism" or just "Evolution") for the best effect.