tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112685396817730918.post1539091062805485642..comments2010-07-14T08:34:13.038-07:00Comments on Secular Humanism: Secular Humanismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13296577186332316561noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112685396817730918.post-91409094296316447452010-07-14T08:34:13.038-07:002010-07-14T08:34:13.038-07:00http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/07/14/eng...http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/07/14/england.chicken.egg.riddle/index.html?hpt=C1&fbid=6QhsKDZUgtm<br /><br />The chicken / egg question is solved by British scientists....answer: The chicken came first. This is interesting when considering how does a chicken gain existence if not from an egg.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682527641042491193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112685396817730918.post-90537166140456182152010-07-02T09:06:07.874-07:002010-07-02T09:06:07.874-07:00http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/07/02/tibetans....http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/07/02/tibetans.evolution/index.html?hpt=T2&fbid=6QhsKDZUgtm<br /><br />Interesting article on CNN regarding DNA evidencing evolution. "Ethnic Tibetans' ability to thrive in high altitudes with low oxygen is the fastest genetic change ever observed in humans, according to a study published Friday in the journal Science."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682527641042491193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112685396817730918.post-76872162492154549762010-06-21T18:49:08.620-07:002010-06-21T18:49:08.620-07:00Katherin, You have raised two interesting and cont...Katherin, You have raised two interesting and controversial questions. First - Palestine. In my opinion, there is a similarity between Israel and Arizona. Both have a problem with a border that leaks threat of various kinds that put their citizens in danger. Israel's threats, however, are significantly more serious. In both cases, self-proclaimed pundits who are not directly affected criticize from afar. The Palestinians have, for decades, been mostly ignored by the Arab world while the sole support from Israel has been the U.S. Now that the world sees Pres. Obama as the first U.S. president to potentially withdraw that support, we can expect opposition to Israel to increase. Running the blockade is just the beginning.<br /><br />Regarding government/religious control - this is a question that is far to complex for a blog. Consider the numerous types of governments and how the vary in methods and degree of control. Examples: Stalinist or Maoist communism with total control and pre Woodrow Wilson United state with limited control of individuals. Consider the numerous religions in the world - some exert considerable control (Islamic Sharia law) over their follower while others exert none (New Age). I assume you refer to Christian religious denominations. but even with that narrowing of the discussion we must look at the issue from a historical perspective; far beyond the scope of this venue. However, I discuss this at length in my book (plug, plug). I will suggest this for now: when you see religious control, it is usually not the religion that is controlling, but an individual or group that is USING religion to support their political control. Examples: Constantine, Henry VIII, 12th century Muslim rulers.Secular Humanismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296577186332316561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112685396817730918.post-36698534222867642752010-06-11T09:02:31.691-07:002010-06-11T09:02:31.691-07:00Is there a distinction between what government is ...Is there a distinction between what government is controlling from what religous leadership is controlling? Some say religious leadership is just a different form of government.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682527641042491193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112685396817730918.post-75741436108869417872010-06-10T09:22:26.957-07:002010-06-10T09:22:26.957-07:00What do you think about the recent events in Gaza?...What do you think about the recent events in Gaza?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682527641042491193noreply@blogger.com