“You know there are probably no “rocks” on Alpha Centauri since it’s a star, but maybe it has a planetary system. No aliens in the Biblical perspective because God made the earth to be inhabited and the heavens above it for His glory, not for life. Fine the extraterrestrial critter and prove that it’s not … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – The illegible post, part 2 – on aliens and things
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Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – The illegible post, part 1
So here we are with the first installment of the review of a Christian’s blog post. The numbers in his post seem to be meaningless since I have used no such numbering in mine. It is anyone’s guess what he might be referring to when, for instance, he claims we agree on something. I believe … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – The illegible post, part 1
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Bad logic and even worse “science”
Recently, I’ve seen the usual flood myth claims on one more theist blog. This has been done to death but I do love the subject since I’m a geologist. The initial blog post was the usual claim by a theist that atheists don’t have enough proof for their position and at best they “really” should … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Bad logic and even worse “science”
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Judging the judge, or lessons in hypocrisy and excuse
Christians (and most theists) do love to make excuses for their god, why we shouldn’t ever dare attempt to judge its actions and excuses on why its so pathetically impotent. Caroline, a Christian who has been a lovely example for this blog, now continues with her attempts, part 1 and part 2. As promised, and as … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Judging the judge, or lessons in hypocrisy and excuse
What the Boss Likes – Un-named White House employee who wrote reply to Death Star Petition
To you, un-named employee who wrote the reply for the Death Star petition, You are AWESOME! Obama is pretty cool too, alway great to have a presidential nerd. Read the wonderfully nerdy, well-informed and funny response to the petition here. Favorite part? Why would we spend countless taxpayer dollars on a Death Star with a fundamental … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Un-named White House employee who wrote reply to Death Star Petition
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 2
Generally, I wouldn't go to the bother of this, but Caroline is a good example of theist that atheist often encounter. Her posts cover most attitudes and claims the Christian who thinks that they are an excellent defender of the faith. My first post addressing Caroline's questions to atheists is here. I have been able … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 2
What the Boss Likes – Random things that have recently made me happy
For a very much needed vacation from the idiocy of the world, here are a few things that have made me happy Nadia G’s bacon chocolate - Didn’t use maple cured bacon, or a mold (just scoops on a parchment paper) and only had coarse kosher salt to sprinkle on them. But they turned out fabulous. We tried the Vosges … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Random things that have recently made me happy
What the Boss Likes – Third Rock Radio
NASA has started Third Rock Radio, new music with plenty of science for nerds like me. I highly recommend that you check it out. http://www.rfcmedia.com/thirdrockradio/ Yes, they do call it American's Space Station 🙂 It does start playing as soon as you land on the page and a little loudly. Be warned you folks at … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Third Rock Radio
What the Boss Likes – More Geology Pron
I'm mildly addicted to watching geology shows on cable tv. My husband calls it my geology pron and the poor dear has been subjected to more of it than any one should be who doesn't share an unnatural love of rocks. If you share that malady, here are some very nice websites/blogs: Photovolcanica it has … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – More Geology Pron
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ignoring science at a cost
While watching the rather breathlessly done “Dark Matters: Twisted but True” (link to the episode if you’d like to watch) on the Science Channel, I got a reminder on just how stupid people can be when clinging to false beliefs that support their feelings of self-worth and I started ruminating on how this still happens … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Ignoring science at a cost
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