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Scientific Process

Evolution, Creation, and the Faux Middle Path

Intent | Posted 11.24.2012 | Science
Read More: Atheism, Darwinism, Intelligent Design, Darwin, Creationism, Anti-Intellectualism, Deepak Chopra, Dawkins, Evolution, Intellectualism, Scientific Process, Richard Dawkins, Creation, Agnosticism, Science News
Intent

The espousal of this pseduo-middle-path-mentality -- this idea that all views are equal, and that creationist and evolutionary perspectives should be taught side by side -- is one factor contributing to the epidemic of anti-intellectualism and anti-scientific backlash that Americans are now known for.

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The Roles Of Doubt In Science And Faith

Victor Udoewa | Posted 10.25.2011 | Religion
Read More: Faith and Doubt, Science and Faith, Religion and Science, Scientific Method, Scientific Process, Science and Doubt, Religion and Doubt, Religion News
Victor Udoewa

Instead of the doubtless knowing God and the doubters not knowing God, perhaps a mysterious God is experienced in the alleys of doubt.

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The Agency That Cried "Awesome!"

Athena Andreadis, Ph.D. | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Read More: Biomolecules, Burden of Proof, Nasa, Astrobiology, Exotic Biochemistry, Publicity Circus, Arsenic, Phosphorus, Scientific Process, Extremophile, Hype, Technology News
Athena Andreadis, Ph.D.

NASA should not have to resort to circus acts as the price for doing science. It's in such circumstances that violence is done to process, to rigor, to integrity.

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