Creationists don't believe modern evolutionary theory. They say that there is no evidence for evolution, especially macroevolution. They claim that scientists have a conspiracy to keep information that contradicts modern evolutionary theory out of the classroom. They advocate "teaching the controversy". But there IS NO scientific controversy. Read More »
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More Evidence for Evolution that Creationists Dismiss
By darwins beagle - Posted on September 16th, 2009
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Edward M. (Ted) Kennedy
By darwins beagle - Posted on August 28th, 2009
Others here at ProgU have posted blogs on the death of Ted Kennedy. These blogs have been from the perspective of people in their early teens and 20's who know very little of the man. I, on the other hand, am 58 years old. Ted Kennedy has been in the Senate most of my life and has an enormous effect on the country. By all rights I should know a bit more of him than these bloggers. Read More »
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Yet Another Reason I Think that Christianity is Not Such a Good Thing
By darwins beagle - Posted on August 24th, 2009
I have been convinced that the video in the previous blog was more than likely a joke video. This, however, is not.
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Another Reason I Think Christianity Is Not Necessarily a Good Thing
By darwins beagle - Posted on August 15th, 2009
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Intelligent Design Creationists and their Evolution and Global Warming Denialism
By darwins beagle - Posted on July 29th, 2009
The Discovery Institute is the intellectual home of the Intelligent Design movement. Intelligent Design proponents have long claimed that modern evolutionary theory is flawed. Read More »
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The Basic Structural Components of the Universe
By darwins beagle - Posted on July 12th, 2009
A recent poll by the Pew Research Center shows that while the public has a generally positive opinion about science, there are areas in which the general public and scientists disagree. For instance, 87% of scientists but only 32% of the general population believe humans and other organisms evolved by natural means. Read More »
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Darwinius masillae -- the missing link?
By darwins beagle - Posted on May 22nd, 2009
Recently in the popular press there has been reports of new fossil. Claims have been made that it is "the missing link". But is it? I'm not going to tell you --- instead I am going to tell you why that is a damn poor question to ask. Read More »
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Global Warming Canards: Urban Heat Islands
By darwins beagle - Posted on February 16th, 2009
Tagged: Global Warming
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Since the 1850's we have had thermometer readings from enough areas around the earth to get a good idea of global temperatures. From those readings we can determine that the earth has undergone unprecedented heating. However, one canard used by global warming denialists says that isn't the case. This canard says that during that same time period we have undergone unprecedented urbanization. Read More »
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