Struggling with God in the Modern Times This BioLogos Forum encapsulates the issues I have tried to deal with during my time as a writer for InternetMonk. That time has drawn to a close as this will be my last post. Forum poster, Sam B, writes: Hey all. Recently I have been dealing with someContinue reading “Struggling with God in the Modern Times”
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Dr. Fauci on his proudest moment from the pandemic so far — and the darkest
Dr. Fauci on his proudest moment from the pandemic so far — and the darkest I think it fitting to sum up this year commenting on the pandemic. The pandemic and the election dominated the news, and probably most of our interest this strange and trying year. I’ve already commented last post about what IContinue reading “Dr. Fauci on his proudest moment from the pandemic so far — and the darkest”
The persistence of creationism shows losing could make Trumpism more extreme
Here is an opinion article in the Washington Post that harks back to the Scopes Trial of 1925. The piece argues that even though William Jennings Bryan lost the trial in the court of public opinion and was humiliated in the popular press and in the eyes of the elites, his supporters were undeterred andContinue reading “The persistence of creationism shows losing could make Trumpism more extreme”
How Do You Want Your Children to View the Bible?
How Do You Want Your Children to View the Bible? In this BioLogos Forum discussion , “Gabe” raises the question about how to reconcile a biblical worldview with science. He is struggling with verses like: Acts 17:26 NIV From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and heContinue reading “How Do You Want Your Children to View the Bible?”
Say Goodbye to the Alpha Male
Say Goodbye to the Alpha Male The whole concept of “Alpha Male” originated in studies of wolves and the theory that an “Alpha” wolf leads a pack, and that the “Beta” males and females defer to his dominance. The theory was based on the work of L. David Mech (pronounced Meech) in the early 1960sContinue reading “Say Goodbye to the Alpha Male”
Why People “Fly from Facts”
Why People “Fly from Facts” Sorry for this late and incomplete posting, friends. I just couldn’t find a science and faith article that sparked my interest, and I just couldn’t find the mental energy to dig in to something. This article from Scientific American will have to do. The authors examine why people seem toContinue reading “Why People “Fly from Facts””
One Root Cause of Pandemics Few People Think About
It’s our seemingly insatiable desire to eat meat This article from Scientific American raises the question that a major causes of pandemics might be the factory farming of animals. The conditions that animals are often farmed in today, crowding tens of thousands of animals together, might just serve as “amplifiers” for viral pandemics. The articleContinue reading “One Root Cause of Pandemics Few People Think About”
Another Former Creation Museum Staffer Speaks Out About Ken Ham’s Toxic Empire
Another Former Creation Museum Staffer Speaks Out About Ken Ham’s Toxic Empire The Friendly Atheist writes: Last summer, a former employee of the Creation Museum, Ariella Duran, explained the “toxic culture” of that work environment in a lengthy Facebook post. She worked for Answers in Genesis for just over two years in “every singleContinue reading “Another Former Creation Museum Staffer Speaks Out About Ken Ham’s Toxic Empire”
War on COVID Has Become ‘We vs. Them’
War on COVID Has Become ‘We vs. Them’ Public health experts warn of a possible fall surge in COVID cases while the President continues to downplay the pandemic. Trump is quoted: “I think we’ve done an amazing job … in my opinion we’re rounding the turn,” the President said in an interview with a localContinue reading “War on COVID Has Become ‘We vs. Them’”
Francis Collins Responds to COVID Vaccine Skeptic
Francis Collins Responds to COVID Vaccine Skeptic Michael Zimmerman, the Founder and Executive Director of the The Clergy Letter Project, has written an article titled, “Why I’ll not be Taking a Covid-19 Vaccine — and I’m a Scientist.” The Clergy Letter Project is an organization that was founded to show that numerous clergy from aContinue reading “Francis Collins Responds to COVID Vaccine Skeptic”
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