Well, Governor Perry didn't appoint Cynthia Dunbar to be the chairperson of the State Board of Education as I fretted about yesterday, but the news isn't particularly good. Instead he named Gail Lowe to the position. She is also a creationist and votes with the conservative block on the Board. Perhaps not as crazy as Dunbar, but still not any better than McElroy, whom she replaces. PZ Myers blogged on it earlier on Pharyngula.
Almost a Literalist
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I think this is one of the best cartoons on so-called Biblical literalism I
have ever seen (HT Experimental Theology). You may need to click through to
get...
A poll in my own backyard
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A newspaper in Rochester, Minnesota (yes, my backyard extends 250 miles to
the southeast) is running dueling editorials by a pro health care local
Democr...
Podcast 7
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Podcast 7 has been added !! If you haven't already just sign up to the
mailing list to gain access to the Attic to listen to the podcast. Hope you
enjoy, l...
Defecation and Philosophy according to Poetry
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The Geography of the House
Seated after breakfast
In this white-tiled cabin
Arabs called The House where
Everybody goes,
Even melancholics
Raise a cheer to...
What are the different Gnostic types?
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I have been working on understanding the larger parameters of ancient
gnosticism. In that process I have developed some language to talk about the
differen...
#38 Multifaith squabble–over love!
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If you imagine that multifaith dialogue is easy, this post will change your
mind. Continue reading but be warned that you’ll be asked to tease out the
intr...
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