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Christian philosophers are using the latest genealogical and genetic research into human ancestry to reconcile evolution with the traditional concept of Adam and Eve as described in the scripture, proposing that both ideas can be true at the same time, but combining science and philosophy is always a tricky business, even for an atheist. There… Continue reading Can creationism and evolution be combined into a coherent whole?
It’s tempting to impart all sorts of symbolism to the sight of Trey Anastasio, Mike Gordon, Page McConnell, and Jon Fishman on stage as they normally would be, except with no one watching or cheering, no wafts of marijuana smoke drifting in the air from the crowd of assembled, self-proclaimed Phish-heads. Phish isn’t exactly easy… Continue reading Phish: The legendary jam band played to an empty theater on New Year’s Eve. Is it still an epic jam if no one is there to watch?
Coronavirus cases have spiked to the highest levels ever seen, but quarantine and testing requirements have been loosened, and future guidance now has to balance the need for a functioning economy, society, and what people in general will tolerate. Once upon a time, people that said the same were accused of having blood on their… Continue reading President Biden has completely failed to shut down the virus, yet some in the media have decided that’s a good thing as the medical establishment completely rewrites the rules for political reasons
We must reject the rampant exercise of never before used authority in the name of public safety. The executive doesn’t have the power to mandate whatever it wants, much less arrest and imprison people for failing to comply with their latest whims. It’s time to demand legislatures return to voting on any new executive authority… Continue reading In 2022, let the free market and elected legislatures take the lead in addressing the pandemic
Vaccine mandates and the fight for freedom, Critical Race Theory, transgender sports, the continuing crime wave, Russia, China, and inflation all made headlines this year, but are likely to continue as hot topics with long reaching consequences into 2022 and beyond. No one knows the future, but each of these topics might change the world.… Continue reading 2022: Five things to watch for next year
The country is still convulsed with racial tension, frequently culminating in riots. The riots and unrest have claimed countless businesses on countless streets, and the manufacturing industry that once was the heartbeat of America remains largely in decline. Springsteen could release the song next week and it would remain as powerful as it was 40… Continue reading My Hometown: Springsteen’s 1984 classic is the timeless tale of our own era and proof he’s worth every penny
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, we’re only “halfway through World War II” in our fight against the virus as the World Health Organization urges people to cancel Christmas again and President Biden responds by rolling out a lot of additional testing while berating the unvaccinated. In the meantime, life goes on as it always does…… Continue reading Another Merry Coronavirus Christmas
President Biden’s signature progressive legislation fails to attract the 50 votes required for passage in the Senate after months of negotiations. Progressives are furious, but they should’ve seen this coming all along when the bill was built on gimmicks and cheap accounting tricks with no central message or purpose. Incredibly, it seems they are only… Continue reading Build Back Better bites the dust, for now at least
Vox calls for a “break” from capitalism to focus on mental health issues along with a complete restructuring of work in general, presuming we’d all be better off sitting at home complaining about our plight. Fortunately, a progressive philosopher still recognizes the dignity of work and believes it could be the answer to Democrat struggles… Continue reading It’s official: Some progressives don’t think we should actually work for a living, fortunately they’re counterbalanced by others who still believe in the dignity of a day’s pay
Meet the “Google Earth of Biology,” the OneZoom Explorer, recently launched by the Imperial College of London. This interactive, online experience maps the connections between 2.2 million living species in a visual, searchable format, including over 85,000 images. Yes, the Tree of Life is now online, fulfilling a quest of over two centuries, allowing you… Continue reading The entire “Tree of Life” is online after the idea was first proposed over 200 years ago, and it’s a humbling, interactive experience open to everyone
