Of Zombies and Intelligent Design
Satirical look at the ID debate. I have no problem with individual communities teaching whatever they choose on this issue. But only - only - after students have been thoroughly instructed and evaluated on their understanding of the scientific method. They need to know that no scientist anywhere would keep her job if she submitted papers that ended with "and then God made it so."
SoMA Review: But as anyone like me, who’s used black magic to resurrect an army of zombie slaves, can tell you, personal beliefs are way ahead of science in explaining, and controlling, how the physical world works. And if Richard Dawkins doesn’t believe that he should try walking into any doctor’s office and asking for an ounce of chicken’s blood and a healing spell. All he’ll get is a dumb look and maybe a boot in the pants. Thanks to the Dover school board, however, that could change soon.
Tags: Science, Spirituality