How old is the earth? Calculate it yourself

Introduction

In one respect, science and religion have been largely reconciled since the nineteenth century, when geologists such as Charles Lyell recognized the evidence for a very old earth, and, within a few decades, most mainstream religious denominations accepted this view as well.

But much to the consternation of scientists, young-earth creationism, which holds that

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February 28th, 2012 | Category: Essays | Comments are closed

Does modern science undermine morality?

Introduction

It is widely believed that modern society, in spite of all its technological and scientific progress, is morally deficient, compared with past generations. Many observers, especially the religious right, blame modern science. They see scientists and scholars as advocating the view that personal self-control and inhibitions are not only unnecessary but further are downright

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February 6th, 2012 | Category: Essays | Comments are closed