Tag Archives: reason

Science, Religion, and Saying Goodbye to the 19th Century 0 (0)

I think the notion that someone can either be a Christian or appreciate the cosmic scale and wonders of God’s creation is fading. Sincerely believing in a conflict where champions of science and reason opposed the dark forces of religion … Continue reading

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Evolution and a Gene Expression Code Library 0 (0)

Scientists have found gene groups we have in common with nearly all animals: thousands of them, from a code library that’s more than half a billion years old. I’ll be talking about that this week, plus why I see no … Continue reading

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In Praise of Lilacs, Blue Sky and Rain 0 (0)

I have been feeling down, depressed and worse. So I wrote about emotions, personality disorders, predestination, flowers and making sense. Continue reading

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Florida Indoor Fish Farm: An Aquaculture Alternative 0 (0)

A few groceries have been offering delicacies like elk steaks for decades, at least. But the odds are that hunters aren’t supplying your grocery’s meat department with wild game. That’s not surprising, or shouldn’t be. I’ll be talking about an … Continue reading

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COVID-19, Mass and Marriage: It’s Not All About Me 0 (0)

I’ll be discussing face masks and the COVID-19 pandemic, and why I’m not indignant that the Catholic Church hasn’t redefined the Mass or marriage. That second item is my response to Mass and marriage headlines. The items aren’t “news” in … Continue reading

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