Re: Alliance for Science

What's devious about a positive message Janice? Is rat the only term you could envision to describe people with whom you disagree?
If Janice is right then it is time to emphasize Augustine's message and popularize it.
I am however encouraged by the massive outreach of religious people to teach evolutionary theory and show that it does not have to conflict with religious faith.
Many Christians are doing good work in emphasizing how science and religion are two very separate issues.
Perhaps my understanding of the average professing Christian is at odds with Janice's sample?

Janice Matchett <janmatch@earthlink.net> wrote: At 02:08 PM 3/11/2006, Pim van Meurs wrote:

 PvM: Rat? Sigh Janice, Augustine's wise words and other biblical teachings seem to be lost on you.
 @@ Yeah, RAT. What do you call devious people - choir-boys?

 "...My experience with the nation's atheist community generally--and I speak from considerable experience--is that few of its members think very strategically about how to achieve their goals. They're too angry, too ready to pop off about religion, too quick to file lawsuits, too eager to offend people. This is not, in my opinion, how you achieve positive cultural change. If you want to advance the cause of atheism and cut through societal prejudices, why not put out some positive messages for once, about how atheists have morals, have families, have fun, own houses, contribute to society? " ~ Chris Mooney - Washington correspondent for Seed and senior correspondent for The American Prospect. http://scienceblogs.com/intersection/2006/01/more_on_richard_dawkins.php
 
 That's too bad since science is not an issue of Christian v. Atheist etc.
 @@ Unfortunately, perception is reality with most people.

 The average professing "Christian" will NOT allow himself to be taught science by atheists and their sympathizers. It's just that simple.

 ~ Janice

 
 
 
Received on Sat Mar 11 15:00:02 2006