In the Year of the Declaration’s 250th, Condemning Slavery in the Name of a “Vibe”?

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How urgent this book’s message is was brought home to me over the weekend in a conversation with a bright young man. Source
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Science, the Bible, and America’s Creed

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When a wrong turn has been made, sometimes going back is the best way forward. If we want to restore America to health, we need to relearn the creed. Source
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Back to the Future with Larry Sanger — And Chris Rufo, Richard Sternberg, and Michael Egnor

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There is something thrilling about looking back at a neglected text or person from the past and finding that — wow! — it or he speaks to issues of my own day. Source
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When “Science” Becomes a Cult

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The problem comes when, in order to win our acceptance, double-talk is used to pretend that a cult is something other than what it is. Source
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