Monthly Archives: October 2008

Debate: “Science, Man, God”

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Coming to the University of Florida … Science, Man, God: A Creation vs. Evolution Debate Dr. Douglas Jacoby vs. Dr. Michael Shermer October 27, 2008 Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show begins at 8:00 p.m. Co-Sponsored … Continue reading →

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Silly season in Seminole County

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The Orlando Sentinel editorial board made its recomendations for various school board elections. Is it any surprise that evolution comes up at some point? Concerning the Seminole County school board district 4 seat: We are hard-pressed to find a reason … Continue reading →

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Teen’s letter revisited

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Remember the homeschooled teen who wrote a letter to the editor taking evolution to task? FSU physics professor Paul Cottle wrote her back. We cannot even have a meaningful discussion about ethical issues involving science unless we agree on what … Continue reading →

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Landmark discovery of ‘engine’ that drives cell movement

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Jonathan Smith

ScienceDaily (Oct. 7, 2008) — How a cell assembles its internal machinery required for cell movement has been revealed for the first time. The researchers discovered a complex of three proteins that directly regulates the myosin network within a cell, … Continue reading →

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Letter in TCPalm needs a response

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Anyone else see this garbage printed in the TCPalm? Golly, do you think the letter writer has a bias of some type? As far as imposing philosophies, the “cerebral” elites present their theories and philosophies as fact, mocking anyone who … Continue reading →

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Evolution in school board elections: Broward

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Brandon Haught

It amazes me that one particular school subject — evolution — becomes an issue in school board elections. If you sit back and think about it, wouldn’t it be silly to see the issue of comma placement as taught in … Continue reading →

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“There are none so blind as those who cannot see”

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Jonathan Smith

I know the above is a very well worn cliche, however, its relevancy becomes extremely appropriate when we consider the number of people who turn that “blind eye” toward science and particularly to the evidence for evolution. If I considered … Continue reading →

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Response to teen’s letter

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Jonathan had posted earlier about a 14-year-old getting a letter published that argued against evolution. Here is a response published today. It’s a thorough yet respectful refutation. In her Sept. 19 letter [‘Evolution Is Not Science’], Kelly Rebecca Freed, 14, … Continue reading →

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