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David Saul, University of Auckland, comments on the re-branding of Creationism as “Intelligent Design”. Now, creationism, and brainwashing? | Public Address | Speaker “…along came ID (Intelligent design) and IC (irreducible complexity). These brazen pieces of rhetoric are alas, creationism dressed in a lab-coat and safety glasses to make it look like
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Carl wrote: I went to a Jeanette Wilson show on Thursday. It was certainly an enlightening experience. Here is my review....
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A blog thats not authored by a Painted Apple Moth, or did one escape? “As a West Auckland Painted Apple Moth aerial spray survivor…” Living Sustainably
Flying Spaghetti Monster
www.venganza.org has a nice commentary on recent moves towards teaching Intelligent Design as a valid alternative to Evolution. The theory of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (with Noodly Appendages) is wonderful but I’m also intrigued with the statistical link between reduction in pirates and increase in global warming.
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The Skeptic's Annotated Bible / Quran (Koran) / Book of Mormon
Television
Five Tips for Assessing Psychics/Mediums Courtesy New Zealand Committee for Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal Inc. (NZ Skeptics) (1) Don't judge them by their demeanour; The vast majority of people in this business are sincere, well-meaning individuals, and they are almost impossible to distinguish from
Television
Dare to Believe – TV 3 19:30 Thursday New Zealand's own medium Jeanette Wilson takes New Zealanders on a spiritual journey as she reunites them with loved ones who have passed. Dare to Believe: A TV channel promotes this twaddle in a “news program”? No Dare to Believe:
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Interesting to see the article “Fat-loss couple branded liars for bogus product” about Body Enhancer in this weekends Herald. This much advertised weight loss product claimed not only to promote weight loss but also help with all manner of other ailments. It was not cheap and was extensively advertised over
