When discussing Lafayette growth, people assume we are an oil town. We are not; we are unique in Louisiana for our economic diversity. Oil Town? There are various ways to look at Lafayette growth. For instance, the petroleum industry is a critical component of Lafayette’s local economy and infrastructure. But there is a misconception that … [Read more…]
In the oral arguments of Fisher vs. University of Texas, Justice Antonin Scalia raised some questions about Affirmative Action: There are those who contend that it does not benefit African Americans to get them into the University of Texas where they do not do well, as opposed to having them go to a less-advanced school, … [Read more…]
Syrian immigrants included my grandparents. Today we are accepted as Lebanese Christians, but 100 years ago we were not welcome, either.
There is much concern today over religious zealots and fanatics. But what about the problem of scientific zeal? Science as Religion We have discussed the problem that the word ‘religion’ means to be tied up, and is not necessarily connected to theology. People may be ‘tied up’ – i.e., dogmatic – about anything, spirituality, the … [Read more…]
Evolution and creationism: rejecting creationism reflects scientific incuriosity, and shows scientists to be as religious as those they attack.
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.