Intelligent design
Passion of the Penguins
The hit documentary March of the Penguins has been embraced by commentators on the Christian Right, who say it celebrates faith and family values, and offers proof that “intelligent design” does exist — and global warming doesn’t. Kurt wonders if the Right would be so quick to embrace the film if they knew where it […]
Not losing his religion
He was the godfather of science writing. Sir Thomas Browne’s exacting observations and gorgeous prose anticipated modern science writers like Rachel Carson, Stephen Jay Gould, and Oliver Sacks. But Browne lived in the 1600s, and his way of reconciling the scriptures with science looks surprisingly like what we call “intelligent design.” Produced by Sarah Montague […]
Evolution and education with Texas State Board of Education Chair Don McLeroy
The Texas Board of Education is in the midst of a major fight over a new science curriculum that’s designed to challenge the principle of evolution. Joining us is the Chair of the Texas State Board of Education, Don McLeroy, a “young earth creationist.?