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Wonders of Life coming – we hope
Readers of the New Zealand Listener will probably have read the recent interview with Professor Brian Cox (see Interview: Brian Cox). It’s good to see such interviews down in this part of the world –...
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A time for hypocrisy
I guess its the time of the year for hypocrisy. Most of us stick to New Year resolutions, promises to lose weight, etc. But what about the whopper from the Pope? (see Pope Very Worried About World...
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Going beyond the evidence
My theistically-inclined mate, Dale, has a a provocative little post on his blog fruitful faith. Well, provocative to me anyway, as we have often debated these sorts of issues related to how science...
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Who is guilty of misusing science?
I know someone is going to accuse me of “scientism” for this. But I guess that goes with the science blogger’s job – and it’s a diversion anyway. It will hardly be the first time. What I want to...
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A sensible Christian perspective on Peter Singer
Book review: Peter Singer and Christian Ethics: Beyond Polarization by Charles C. Camosy Price: US$25.75; Kindle US$16.80 Paperback: 286 pages Publisher: Cambridge University Press (May 28, 2012)...
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Those arguments against marriage equality
This is the ultimate anti-marriage equality ad – and of course it’s a spoof. But it does show the stupidity of some of the arguments we have heard in New Zealand about the marriage equality...
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Terrorism and the West’s obsession with oil
I think most people are pleased the authorities captured the suspects for the Boston Marathon bombing – and got one of them alive. There are a lot of issues raised by the Boston events over the last...
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The limits of philosophy
Or should I say - “The trouble with philosophy?” Whatever. The title certainly makes a change from those like “The Limits of science.” How many times have I seen such titles on articles written by...
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The importance of books for kids
Here’s a nice video where Lisa Bu describes the importance of books in her development. She talks about her cross-cultural experience and how books have helped here understand both her original...
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Richard Dawkins learns about the Bible
This isn’t the usual subject for videos of Richard Dawkins. This time he is in discussion with John Huddleston, from the College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina. The discussion was recorded...
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Fluoridation – an organised campaign to misinform.
Credit: World Congress for freedom of scientific research In my article Poisoning the well with a caricature of science I mentioned the anti-fluoridation activists in the US using a conscious strategy...
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News media influences public trust in science
No one will be surprised at the headline on Dana Nuccitelli‘s Guardian blog - Fox News found to be a major driving force behind global warming denial. Still, the article references a new research...
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Cyber-bullying – what’s with sunscreen?
Credit: xkcd I know cyber bullying is a problem with teenagers but even oldies seem to fall victim. They don’t have to particpate in on-line discussion very long before they find cyber bullying is...
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Christian ethics and Peter Singer
I am spending some time dealing with family business so I am reposting some of my past book reviews over the next few days. These could be useful with Christmas coming up. This book is a good read for...
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Christianity has hijacked human values
A short answer to a question often asked of atheists and other non-believers. Professor Jim Al Khalili points out that those people asking the question have got it the wrong way around ’Christian...
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Sin is relative
Love this photo I saw on Facebook – actually says a lot about the nature of morality as it is often practiced. Credit: Atheist Foundation of Australia Inc.
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Testing the God theory
I enjoyed this video. It is a full lecture but well worth watching – especially if you are interested in the science-religion debates. Sean Carroll presents these cosmological arguments well – and his...
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The fluoride debate: Response to Paul’s 6th article.
This is Ken Perrott’s response to Paul Connett’s last article Fluoridation debate: Against Fluoridation Thread. Part 6. For Paul Connett’s original article see – Fluoride debate Part 1: Connett....
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Alan Turing receives royal pardon
Photo credit: The Telegraph Here is the official press release on the Royal Pardon for Alan Turing. Pardon for WW2 Code-breaker Turing By Jamie Grierson, Press Association Home Affairs Correspondent...
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