Comments on: Why Darwin Matters

By: kevinbravehart

kevinbravehart — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:41:29 +0000

I agree with Tomas Medina, I wish Dr. Shermer would take a harder stance against religion. Dr. Shermer has a wonderful way of speaking and writing in a more approachable manner that is accessible to the masses. If he were to be more blunt and brash, like Dawkins or even Maher, then his charm would be even more robust.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:25:50 +0000

@Catherine (1st comment): You’re glad religion is around to control the masses? Are you crazy? I don’t even need to explain myself, that is a frightening statement.

By: 09-07-15 | Blubeanz

09-07-15 | Blubeanz — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:55:30 +0000

[...] the opening chapter of Why Darwin Matters, Michael Shermer recounts his voyage to and research in the Galapagos islands with Frank Sulloway [...]

By: W L Anderson

W L Anderson — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:24:22 +0000

“Goodness” survived as an evolutionary step necessary for humans to coexist, and regretfully it exists only to very limited extents. (Take a look at our prisons, bursting at the seams.) If God is the creator of universal “goodness” why is the world almost continuously engaged in major wars, let alone having to endure continuous criminality among our people? Why do Islamics constantly battle with Christians? Not to mention many other murderous conflicts going on continuously? Why did, even in the limited confines of the United States, did we have a Civil War costing millions of lives?

By: Friar Hilarius

Friar Hilarius — Sun, 10 May 2009 11:08:57 +0000

Where do people get the idea that science and religion are not compatible

I await proof of an uncaused universe

At least if the universe had no beginning we are not arguing about eternity … only about the absence of God and the ability of goodness to be uncaused

On what basis do non-theists assert the survival of that which is good, and since the fittest are not always good what is to prevent the triumph of evil?

I doubt that any sceptic has an answer

Blessings and Peace
Friar Hilarius

By: Matt Paul

Matt Paul — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:11:04 +0000

I’m reading this book right now. I’m only half-way through, but I must say that this is the best book I’ve found for convincing Creationists that their thinking is wrong. Shermer doesn’t talk down to them or take cheap shots at them. If any Creationist or ID proponent is offended or angered by this book, then they must have no skin at all. Excellent book.

By: Bill Hergonson

Bill Hergonson — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:50:47 +0000

Bill Perron talks about himself in the “Third Person” (like the character “Jimmy” in a Seinfeld episode), because he is a bona-fide KOOK! Just click on his name above and you’ll see that (the late) Rip Taylor would be more credible. Rock on Michael. You are a modern intellectual giant!

By: James Hunter

James Hunter — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:24:45 +0000

Why is Mr Perron talking about himself in the third person?

Anyway, this book is a masterpiece. A step by step guide through what has become a very tangled mess of conjecture.

By: EMP MYF BS question « Fides Quaerens Intellectum, Credo Ut Intellegam

EMP MYF BS question « Fides Quaerens Intellectum, Credo Ut Intellegam — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:22:59 +0000

[...] That is what one would find in an objective book which seeks to examine all sides. Shermer’s Why Darwin Matters: The Case Against Intelligent Design is a good book to read that gives a perspective from the “other side of the [...]

By: Bill Perron

Bill Perron — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:32 +0000

Bill Perron is for real, but Glen Coulton may not be, he obviously thinks Western Empire Latin is the only language to express sincerity, never heard of Eastern Empire Latin ?