Comment by onyango makagutu on February 24, 2013 at 12:34am

Thanks Nelson for a wonderful collection.

Comment by Ed on February 24, 2013 at 11:50am

I have really enjoyed the interactive discussion of Pigliucci and Shermer on the perceived relationship of science and ethics. Good stuff.

Comment by Ed on February 24, 2013 at 12:17pm

The proposed Oklahoma legislation to allow public school students to submit classwork that debunks almost universally accepted scientific theories without fear of lowered grade scoring is a recipe for disaster. The proposed legislation has made it out of committee by a 9-8 vote.  If these naive students are taught that untested, faith-based claims are permissible in the classroom then they will surely be in for a rude awakening if they should decide to attend universities and colleges later on. This surge of Christian dominionism in our public school systems needs to be put in check and exposed for the detriment it is.

Comment by Strega on February 24, 2013 at 1:46pm

That optical illusion and its interpretation was particularly fascinating.  Thank you.

Comment by Gary Bergeron on February 24, 2013 at 3:04pm

All the states hopping on the voucher bandwagon, teachers handing out the new science workbook," We Danced With Dinosaurs", young-earther students arguing with teachers...I gotta tell ya, you just can't get tickets for this kind of weirdness, folks!

Comment by Simon Paynton on February 24, 2013 at 3:36pm

Thanks for the Massimo Pigliucci vs. Michael Shermer.  I also like "New study raises questions about religion as deterrent against criminal behaviour".  

Comment by Simon Paynton on February 25, 2013 at 5:14am

"Jerry Coyne examines one option for replacing religiously based ethics with a secular ethics" is interesting too.  Troy Jollimore is pretty clued up.  He's gone into a lot of the relevant issues.  I do believe I'll try and get him to join me.  This is going to be quite soon.  I've never found anything whatsoever useful in Kant either.  The best he could do was The Golden Rule. 

Comment by Simon Paynton on February 25, 2013 at 5:33am

In fact, I'm going to have a very good look at this guy.  Here are my stars for this week:

Taurus.  "Monday's full moon in Virgo could bring unexpected changes in a close alliance or new friendship, so be open-minded about what someone has to offer.  You could find that you have more in common than you thought, but do not make a rushed decision, or let down your defences, yet.  All may not be what it first seems."

In your face, rationalism! 

Comment by Strega on February 25, 2013 at 11:12am

Your stars? 

Comment by Tom Sarbeck on February 25, 2013 at 7:39pm

Students taught faith-based claims recently got a rude awakening when they failed college admissions exams in California. They went to court and initially won but lost at the appellate level. They might do better if they lower their expectations and apply only at faith-based colleges.

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