Monday, April 7, 2008

Two Non-Scientists Talking about Science

 
Listen to Dr. R.C. Sproul interview Ben Stein. There are lots of very funny bits but let me pick out just one example. Here's what Ben Stein says about scientists ... (around 15 minutes)
People go into academic life in large measure because they're frightened people. They want a kind of sanctuary and uh ... so when they're attacked, or questioned even, they react very, very strongly. They're scared people, and they're really scared of Intelligent Design [Creationism] because if Intelligent Design [Creationism] is true, and if, in fact, Darwinism is ... only goes so far and only covers a small amount of the territory, all kinds of threat to their power and status arise.
Hmmmm ... I wonder why we call them IDiots?




[Hat Tip: Evolution News & Views]

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