I have been saying that science is becoming a religion (scientism), but this is ridiculous. A climate change parishioner has been found to have been wrongfully fired in the UK over his “philosophical belief” in global warming. From a column by the Telegraph’s ever politically . . . . Continue Reading »
I remember seeing the movie Soylent Green in the early 70s. One of the shocks of the film has E.G. Robinson’s character leaving a note to Charlton Heston that he was “going home,” which turned out to be death via a euthanasia clinic. As I recall, the idea that society would become . . . . Continue Reading »
Will Saletan of Slate writes an always thought provoking column that is a favorite of SHS’s. The gold of Saletan’s approach is that he takes a step back and expertly points out problems with, and logical outcomes of, behavior or policies—although he never seems to promote any real . . . . Continue Reading »
In light of the President’s unthinking slight ot the athletes who participate in the Special Olympics—and keeping in mind the 90% eugenic abortion rate that sadly belies our supposed commitment to “diversity”—I thought it would be worthwhile to post Sarah Palin’s . . . . Continue Reading »
This argument wouldn’t have to be made, but for science becoming post modern in some circles so that narrative counts more than facts. This has certainly been true with regard to biotechnology because some want to use human embryos instrumentally. But rather than just admit that and justify it . . . . Continue Reading »
I wonder what Our Lady would think about that . . . . . Continue Reading »
What will kids think of next: Summit Middle School in Frisco, Colo., is a tobacco-free campus. Students who smoke cigarettes are suspended. But when a lunchtime crew of sixth-graders last fall started “smoking” Smarties, the tart, chalky candy discs wrapped in cellophane, lunchroom . . . . Continue Reading »
The use of the “V-word” continues to be used in the most “enlightened” places. Today, it is an interview with health author Jane Brody in the NYT about her new book on planning for death. From the interview:Q: When is the right time to start planning for death?A: Start . . . . Continue Reading »
As someone once accused by bioethicist Alta Charo of promoting an “Endarkenment” because of my views on ESCR—at least she did it to my face—I have to say that a recent Science editorial extolling President Obama’s stem cell speech, demonstrates the very unenlightened . . . . Continue Reading »
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