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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 | ISSN 1556-5696

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In this week’s eSkeptic:

* feature article: “Reasons To Believe” … or Not
* our next Caltech lecture: William Lobdell: Losing My Religion



In this week’s eSkeptic, Gary J. Whittenberger shares his analysis of the debate between Michael Shermer and Hugh Ross/Fazale Rana, on whether or not creationism can be a testable science.

Gary Whittenberger is a free-lance writer and psychologist, living in Tallahassee, Florida. He received his doctoral degree from Florida State University after which he worked for 23 years as a psychologist in prisons. He has published many articles on science, philosophy, psychology, and religion, and their intersection.

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left to right: Hugh Ross, Michael Shermer, and Fazale Rana debated whether or not creationism can be a testable science

[Brian Peacock]

From Gary Whittenberger's article “Reasons To Believe” … or Not

Ross and Rana proudly asserted that their RTB model makes predictions, like any good scientific model should. But some of the predictions that they presented at the debate were not very impressive. Ross claimed that he had used the model several years ago to accurately predict that science would discover more and more finely-tuned physical constants that could only have been produced by a majestic fine-tuner, and he claimed that this prediction will continue to be fulfilled. All this really means is that persons who wish to believe in God, especially physicists, will continue to pick out factors and constants whose values they assert could have been different, are very improbable, and must have been selected by an Intelligent Design or God for a noble purpose — the eventual creation of human beings. Now, there is a prediction you can take to the bank!

Hallelujah! It's about time science caught up with the facts about God and His true majesty!

[Pauline]

From Gary Whittenberger's article “Reasons To Believe” … or Not

Ross and Rana proudly asserted that their RTB model makes predictions, like any good scientific model should. But some of the predictions that they presented at the debate were not very impressive. Ross claimed that he had used the model several years ago to accurately predict that science would discover more and more finely-tuned physical constants that could only have been produced by a majestic fine-tuner, and he claimed that this prediction will continue to be fulfilled. All this really means is that persons who wish to believe in God, especially physicists, will continue to pick out factors and constants whose values they assert could have been different, are very improbable, and must have been selected by an Intelligent Design or God for a noble purpose — the eventual creation of human beings. Now, there is a prediction you can take to the bank!

Hallelujah! It's about time science caught up with the facts about God and His true majesty!

Facts and God in one sentense.

Please provide facts re said God.

Thanks.

[Brian Peacock]

From Gary Whittenberger's article “Reasons To Believe” … or Not

Ross and Rana proudly asserted that their RTB model makes predictions, like any good scientific model should. But some of the predictions that they presented at the debate were not very impressive. Ross claimed that he had used the model several years ago to accurately predict that science would discover more and more finely-tuned physical constants that could only have been produced by a majestic fine-tuner, and he claimed that this prediction will continue to be fulfilled. All this really means is that persons who wish to believe in God, especially physicists, will continue to pick out factors and constants whose values they assert could have been different, are very improbable, and must have been selected by an Intelligent Design or God for a noble purpose — the eventual creation of human beings. Now, there is a prediction you can take to the bank!

Hallelujah! It's about time science caught up with the facts about God and His true majesty!

Facts and God in one sentense.

Please provide facts re said God.

Thanks.

Well, you have it right here, in the quote:
"All this really means is that persons who wish to believe in God, especially physicists, will continue to pick out factors and constants whose values they assert could have been different, are very improbable, and must have been selected by an Intelligent Design or God for a noble purpose."

[Woodbutcher]

These constants came first, and that led to our evolution. These constants were not "picked" to enable our existence. These people are looking at things backwards like always. They state something and then seek to prove their point by fudging the data. Creationism and ID start with the unalterable fact that God exists, then look for anything that they can use to say "God interfered" to make it happen. They accept nothing that would cast doubt in the existence of a superior being. Retards!

[Brian Peacock]

These constants came first, and that led to our evolution. These constants were not "picked" to enable our existence. These people are looking at things backwards like always. They state something and then seek to prove their point by fudging the data. Creationism and ID start with the unalterable fact that God exists, then look for anything that they can use to say "God interfered" to make it happen. They accept nothing that would cast doubt in the existence of a superior being. Retards!

Seek, and you shall find eh?

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 | ISSN 1556-5696

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In this week’s eSkeptic:

* FREE audio download: Chapter from War: History, Causes & Solutions
* Skepticality: Columbine: True Horror and American Myth
* lectures: announcing the Fall/Winter Season of Caltech lectures
* latest from Michael Shermer: How to Talk to a UFOlogist (if you must)
* upcoming event: Atheist Alliance International Conference ’09

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

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http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-09-02
In this week’s eSkeptic:

* feature article: Criminal Injustice
* latest from Michael Shermer: Thoughts on Prisoner #771782

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Read this eSkeptic in full splendor at
http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-09-02
In this week’s eSkeptic:

* feature article: Criminal Injustice
* latest from Michael Shermer: Thoughts on Prisoner #771782

Correction and Addendum to eSkeptic for
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
eSkeptic Correction and Addendum

In this week’s eSkeptic, we featured investigative journalist Steve Salerno’s piece on the criminal justice system. Many of you caught our mistake (made by the editors, not Mr. Salerno) of the percent incarcerated: in China it is .12% and in America it is .76%.

We also wanted to remind you of the big Atheist Alliance International conference featuring some of the biggest names in skepticism speaking in Burbank, Southern California, which by the weekend of Oct. 2–4, should no longer be on fire! Here is all the information you need.

(Includes info on AAI in Burbank, CA, 2-4 October.)

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 | ISSN 1556-5696

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http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-09-16
In this week’s eSkeptic:

* feature article: A Tale of Two Sci-Fi Conventions
* Shop Skeptic: Recent Caltech lectures now on DVD
* Fix Wikipedia: a selection of articles that need your attention
* latest from Michael Shermer: A Skeptic Among the Paranormalists
* event reminder: Atheist Alliance International Conference ’09

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | ISSN 1556-5696

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www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-09-30
In this week’s eSkeptic:

* feature article: Paranormal Wall Street
* free download: Great American Skeptics issue of Junior Skeptic
* Skepticality: Reason and Rock ’n’ Roll Double Feature
* latest from Michael Shermer: An Economic Triage for Climate Change
* event reminder: Atheist Alliance International Conference ’09

[VonMushroom]

These constants came first, and that led to our evolution. These constants were not "picked" to enable our existence. These people are looking at things backwards like always. They state something and then seek to prove their point by fudging the data. Creationism and ID start with the unalterable fact that God exists, then look for anything that they can use to say "God interfered" to make it happen. They accept nothing that would cast doubt in the existence of a superior being. Retards!

Ya right. Say no more. I'd call it wishful thinking of a frightened individual.

These people just don't have any insight into their cognitive dissonance. They simply can't admit they're wrong. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-10-07
In this week’s eSkeptic:

* feature article: Drowning Toads by 20-something Naturalists
* latest from Michael Shermer: The Revolution will be Tweeted
* upcoming lecture: The Philosophical Baby, with Alison Gopnik

[Gawdzilla Sama]

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 | ISSN 1556-5696

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http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-10-14
In this week’s eSkeptic:

* feature article: Science & Morality
* Skepticality: The Man Behind The Men Who Stare at Goats
* latest from Michael Shermer: Capitalism — A Propaganda Story?
* upcoming lecture: The Philosophical Baby, with Alison Gopnik

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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 | ISSN 1556-5696

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http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-10-21
In this week’s eSkeptic:

* latest from Michael Shermer: Open Letter to Bill Maher on Vaccinations
* feature article: Fatal Adjustments — How Chiropractic Kills
* skeptical video: Mr. Deity and the Science Advisor
* Skepticality: Don’t Be Such a Scientist
* upcoming lecturers: Stewart Brand and Carl Zimmer