While Canada burns, Cornwall and Heartland say nothing to worry about. Meantime, in just one week…

by Paul Braterman Within a single week, the raging Canadian wildfires have provoked opposite reactions from different wings of US evangelism, both claiming that their position is based on Genesis, with The Atlantic reporting on the churches’ deep political divisions. Statistical analysis confirms (is anyone surprised?) that July’s unusual heatwave across the northern hemisphere is…

Leading creationist organisation appoints conspiracy theorist to key position

by Paul Braterman One month ago today, Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis appointed Martyn Iles, formerly director of the Australian Question Lobby, to the position of Chief Ministry Officer, ministry of course being Answers in Genesis’ core activity. Here’s why that matters. Martyn Iles, a lawyer by training, was the managing director of the…

BBC muzzles David Attenborough, suspends top sports presenter, for fear of Tory backlash

by Paul Braterman UPDATE (March 13, 2023, 8 AM): Gary Lineker has been reinstated, and has reaffirmed his position: A final thought: however difficult the last few days have been, it simply doesn’t compare to having to flee your home from persecution or war to seek refuge in a land far away. It’s heartwarming to…

On the Origin of Evolution; Tracing “Darwin’s Dangerous Idea” from Aristotle to DNA

by Paul Braterman I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The authors have read widely and deeply over an enormous range of topics, and blended their insights into a coherent unified account covering subjects as diverse as genetics, stratigraphy, and the fine details of chemical bonding. The result is an overview stretching from ancient foreshadowings, through Enlightenment…