Wisdom is the main thing. Therefore get wisdom; And in all thy getting, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 In the previous post, I offered to the fundamentalist that perhaps God left all these tantalizing clues about evolution, simply because it provides fascination, and engages us in the puzzles around us. Which brings up, I suspect, an … [Read more…]
In the previous post, we continued with the argument that many religious adherents assert, that God created the universe and all life, with only some minor changes coming from evolution thereafter. Given those premises we then asked, Why did He leave clues to suggest something else is going on? Let me offer a solution for … [Read more…]
How Tony Kushner introduced me to Darwinism, how Darwin exceeds the scientific method, and how that disconnect illustrates scientific dogmatism.
Previously I introduced A Theological Defense of Darwinism, Intro, which is a segue into the next few posts. Continuing with my comments, let us assume we were stranded on a deserted island. There was enough food, fresh water, shelter and clothing, but we were bored. So we get on our knees, pray to God, and … [Read more…]
Yesterday I posted a defense of creationism. I would guess that some fundamentalists cheered. “Not so fast, my friend.” I’m not on anybody’s side. I’m on everybody’s side which if you think about it, means I’m opposed to sides altogether. I’m trying to get people to talk, and listen to one another. And to do … [Read more…]
Related: Secular Faith & Scientific Zeal Yesterday I related a story in which my father admitted his own occasional doubts about God. Some might think it sacrilege to doubt God, particularly for a man of the cloth. I also noted in my opening post that there seems to be a lack of faith from certain … [Read more…]
Despite my mildly Semitic last name, my paternal grandparents were Greek Orthodox immigrants from Syria (we have since moved up to become Lebanese parvenus). My father ‘got religion’ after had he established the family business and married my mother, and in his 30’s went to college and became an Episcopal priest. ‘Father Abraham’ no less. … [Read more…]
We think of compassion as a universal moral position, but when the choice is compassion or survival, pragmatism will always win out.
Consider these Thanksgiving thoughts: beyond our one day to focus on our tremendous bounty, we too often forget to be grateful the rest of the year.