How the science of morality can answer our questions about morality

Philosophy
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I am and it is becoming evident that the current SCOTUS is woefully lacking in understanding the evolutionary processes of Nature.

Well-educated does not equal intelligent or well-informed.

How long did it take for the Pontifical Academy of Sciences to concede that the Big Bang and evolution are true?

Pope Francis declares evolution and Big Bang theory are real and God is not 'a magician with a magic wand' | The Independent | The Independent

Speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the Pope made comments which experts said put an end to the “pseudo theories” of creationism and intelligent design that some argue were encouraged by his predecessor, Benedict XVI.

The concept of irreducible complexity is prima facie absurd.

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I’m not sure you have your finger on the pulse of the people Markus

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Why not call a spade a spade and call them zealots?

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Yes, and it is also a polite word

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I’m not as well read as you. But I try when I can, and I sure haven’t found it. As much as I like Carrier, I’ve never heard him spell it out. Nor the other’s I’ve listen to or read.

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I think we are reading similar things, but interpreting them way different.

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I’d be more than happy to read more.
I’m feeling mighty lonely and would love to read a philosopher that I could relate to.
Although I have become acquainted with the work of Solms so that’s helped.