Month: June 2015
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5 completely insane things Christian fundamentalists are teaching their kids – Salon.com
Last Updated on 2022-07-08 by Joop Beris People sometimes ask me what it is that I have against religion. This would require a very lengthy answer, but here is a perfect example of one of those reasons. Would you believe me if I told you that there are people who teach children that Nessie is…
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Astronomers Glimpse Very First Stars in the Universe
Last Updated on 2022-07-08 by Joop Beris This is the kind of news that I love to read. This is like looking back in time at a baby picture of the universe! Bright galaxy is home to huge, superhot early stars that lived fast and died young. Source: Astronomers Glimpse Very First Stars in the…
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Mystery solved: Why large dinosaurs avoided the tropics for millions of years
Last Updated on 2022-07-08 by Joop Beris Interesting article on Fox News about why large dinosaurs seem to have avoided the tropics during the Triassic period. Palaeontology warning us about climate change today! New research has revealed why it took more than 30 million years for large Triassic dinosaurs to populate the tropics after they…
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Is there any evidence for creation?
Last Updated on 2022-07-08 by Joop Beris Last week, I examined 7 fallacies about the theory of evolution that believers in creation often use in debates. This week, in the interests of fairness and curiosity, I have decided to look into some evidence for creation as an explanation for life on Earth. What evidence that…
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Evolution theory fallacies
Last Updated on 2022-07-08 by Joop Beris When discussing people of faith, things quickly turn to creation when they learn you’re not a believer. Not believing in the kind and loving god who created me? They seem genuinely shocked to find out that as an atheist, I don’t believe I was created. At least not…
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The fallen of Word War 2 – a stunning visualisation
Last Updated on 2022-07-08 by Joop Beris A stunning and powerful visualisation of the cost of lives in World War 2. Well worth watching!