Monthly Archives: April 2008
Expelled at Baylor: Local reaction to film varies
| April 30, 2008 | Posted by O'Leary under Expelled |
Hre’s a thoughtful look by Tim Woods of the Waco Herald-Tribune at the response in and around Baylor University to Expelled – given that Baylor itself was one of the subjects. On the situation of Prof. Robert Marks, Woods records, Marks’ involvement in Expelled centers on a Web site about his evolutionary informatics research lab.… more
Creationists fail in bid to offer ‘science’ degrees
| April 30, 2008 | Posted by Mario A. Lopez under Creationism |
From Nature: A religious group has had its application to offer Master of Science degrees rejected by Texas authorities. The Institute for Creation Research— which backs a literal interpretation of the Bible, including the creation of Earth in six days — was seeking a certificate to grant online degrees in science education in Texas (see… more
Elliott Sober’s new book, Evidence and Evolution: The Logic Behind the Science, now available
| April 30, 2008 | Posted by Paul Nelson under Intelligent Design |
Elliott Sober’s new book, Evidence and Evolution: The Logic Behind the Science (Cambridge University Press, 2008, 392 pp.) is now out, and worth your attention. A wide range of topics often discussed here — such as the theory of universal common descent (pro and con), the explanatory merits (or lack thereof) of natural selection, arguments… more
Australian Media on EXPELLED
| April 30, 2008 | Posted by William Dembski under Expelled |
In reading an Australian news report on Ben Stein’s EXPELLED, I came across this paragraph (go here for full story): Stein is [a man] with a mission: to prove US academics are being expelled from universities for daring to suggest creationism should be taught in science classes. And to prove that creationism — the belief… more
Derbyshire reviews (and seems to have read) Berlinski
| April 29, 2008 | Posted by William Dembski under Atheism, Evolution, Expelled, Philosophy, Religion, Science |
Derbyshire continues to embarrass himself — it’s as though on the topic of ID and God his emotions take over and he can’t think straight. I’ll spare you his review and simply quote Berlinski’s response, which skillfully shuts him down with very few words: [From] David Berlinski: 1 If I remark that no sane man… more
Judge Jones loses in Florida and Louisiana
| April 29, 2008 | Posted by scordova under Constitution, Courts, Darwinism, Education, Intelligent Design |
Judge Jones (the former liquor control board director famous for his involvement with Frog Beer) ruled in 2005 that it was unconstitutional for teachers in the Dover school district to question Darwinism. Jones viewed himself as the person who would settle the question of Darwinism for all time an eternity. He even went on the… more
John Derbyshire: EXPELLED as “Creationist Porn”
| April 28, 2008 | Posted by William Dembski under Expelled |
Back last year I reported on this blog that (go here) that John Derbyshire, despite repeatedly weighing in against intelligent design online and in print, gave no evidence of understanding the topic (to say nothing of doing any first-hand reading in it). Below he weighs in against Ben Stein’s EXPELLED, reviewing the movie despite refusing… more
Dinesh D’Souza on his recent debates with atheists
| April 28, 2008 | Posted by William Dembski under Atheism, Expelled |
D’Souza has been debating lots of atheists lately. One atheist who won’t debate him is Richard Dawkins. Dinesh comments: [M]y challenges to Dawkins to step into the arena have only met with pathetic rationalization: “Richard is simply too busy and smart to debate you Dinesh.” Busy doing what besides being caught with his pants down… more
Expelled ten days later … plus other news
| April 27, 2008 | Posted by O'Leary under Expelled |
According to Box Office Mojo, Expelled is estimated to have – earned $5,282,000 in 10 days. – it is currently ranked 6th in political documentary, 12th in Christian, and 15th in documentary. – It is currently ranked 13 in films, but every film ranked above it was released in far more theatres. Meanwhile, more
Weikart-Ruse Debate in STANFORD REVIEW
| April 26, 2008 | Posted by William Dembski under Evolution, Expelled, Intelligent Design |
This just published at the STANFORD REVIEW: The Impact of Darwinism By Tristan Abbey With the premiere of Ben Stein’s new movie, Expelled, many people are pondering the long-term impact of Darwinism on society. We touched base with two experts on the subject. Arguing that Darwinism has had a largely positive impact on society is… more
The Expelled Controversies: Open Q & A, Monday April 28
| April 26, 2008 | Posted by Paul Nelson under Intelligent Design |
I went down to the demonstration to get my fair share of abuse – The Rolling Stones, “You Can’t Always Get Want You Want” But you might just get what you need, if you’ve got a burning question or two about the Expelled controversies. Darwin-to-Hitler, doesn’t Sternberg still have his Smithsonian position, the Pepperdine students… more
Is “Imagine” Even Copyrightable?
| April 25, 2008 | Posted by William Dembski under Expelled |
Yoko Ono, as many readers of this blog by now know, is suing the producers of EXPELLED for using a brief clip of John Lennon’s song “Imagine.” One of the stanzas of the song reads: Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all… more
Miracles and the Principle of Causality
| April 25, 2008 | Posted by Barry Arrington under Intelligent Design |
In a prior post EJ wrote: “I think natural intelligences are to be preferred above supernatural intelligences in design detection, for the simple reason that we have experience with the former, but not the latter.” I replied: “Says who? You are repeating Hume’s error of circular reasoning. “Miracles do not happen because they are counter… more
John Horgan: “I like the clash of ideas”
| April 25, 2008 | Posted by Paul Nelson under Intelligent Design |
You know: teach the controversy, and all that. Meaning — after you watch this clip from bloggingheadstv — he’s going to come in for heavy criticism in the comments. Horgan has always kept his own counsel, which makes him interesting to read (one is bound to find something provocative — I remember thinking that his… more
After Expelled – Nancy Pearcey on NewsTalk & Walton College
| April 25, 2008 | Posted by DLH under Intelligent Design |
Nancy Pearcey will be addressing After Expelled, on NewsTalk 1260 WFTW 9:30 AM EST Friday April 25th, 2008 Then on May 5th Events at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center Okaloosa-Walton College Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center 100 College Boulevard, Niceville, FL 32578 more
Stone Carver of the Gaps
| April 24, 2008 | Posted by Barry Arrington under Intelligent Design |
I just got back from a couple of weeks in Israel, where I visited the ruins of the ancient city of Capernaum on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and saw this stone: An “expert” at the site insisted that this stone bears the marks of a 1st century Jewish stone carver. “But,” I asked… more
Nobel Laureate Fraud Exposed
| April 24, 2008 | Posted by Barry Arrington under Global Warming, Off Topic |
Go here On Friday, it was revealed by ABC News that one of the famous shots of supposed Antarctic ice shelves in the film [An Inconvenient Truth] was actually a computer-generated image from the 2004 science fiction blockbuster “The Day After Tomorrow.” And here it is! more
Duped and Duping — What Goes Around Comes Around
| April 24, 2008 | Posted by William Dembski under Expelled |
Richard Dawkins continues to be indignant about being “duped” into taking part in Ben Stein’s EXPELLED. His indignation is a pose. Dawkins and his TV production company tried to dupe those who disagree with him into taking part in his “Enemies of Reason” series. Some of the people in that series (and in his previous… more
Victimized by EXPELLED?
| April 23, 2008 | Posted by William Dembski under Expelled |
Richard Dawkins posts a letter on his website by an anonymous individual who, supposedly inspired by his viewing of EXPELLED, now holds Dawkins and fellow Darwinists responsible for the Holocaust. Dawkins then shifts the blame to Ben Stein and EXPELLED. This is the same Dawkins who in books and videos rails against religious people for… more
IDEA Revolution: Caroline Crocker, April 27 in Vienna, Va
| April 23, 2008 | Posted by scordova under Culture, Education, Intelligent Design |
A star of Expelled, biologist Caroline Crocker, will be making an appearance at: McLean Bible Church 8925 Leesburg Pike Vienna, Virginia 12:30 PM Sunday, April 27, 2008 I hope to meet some of you at Dr. Crocker’s talk! Caroline Crocker is the Executive Director of the IDEA Center, an organization devoted to supporting pro-ID students… more