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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Group 1: Rosenberg 3-4

What foundation offers prize money to academics and scientists who conduct research that attempts to reconcile science with religion?  (p. 45) A: The Templeton Foundation

The essence of natural selection is nature’s passivity and lack of ________.  A: foresight
(p. 56).

Since we're in the Rosenberg chapter on evolution, here's an interesting book-blog from Jerry Coyne.  He's a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago.  His book (and blog) are entitled Why Evolution Is True. 



3 comments:

  1. What is everyone's thoughts on the Templeton Foundation?

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  2. I think I'd be happy to take their money.

    Seriously, "affirming life's spiritual dimension" from a godless POV is what I do. They should pay me. IBut 'm afraid their understanding of "spiritual" carries baggage I can't lift.

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  3. I was going to ask wheres the book 'Why Evolution Is Not True,' but I guess the Bible is chillin in that spot. What a precarious predicament.

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