Human Nature Today Evolutionary psychology has had a good run. But now there is growing pushback. Critics say the theory is being used to try to explain more than it can bear (David Brooks, The New York Times)
Belief Without Borders A religion that reaches beyond a single group, by promising (say) universal brotherhood, helps its chances of success. A review of 'The Evolution of God' (Gregg Easterbrook, The Wall Street Journal)
Scientists unveil ancient fossilised primate Scientists on Tuesday unveiled the well preserved fossilized remains found in Germany of a primate from 47 million years ago that may have been a close relative of the common ancestor of monkeys, apes and people. (Reuters)
Evolving faith can mess with the mind Francis Collins wants to raise the level of discourse about science and faith, and help fundamentalists -- both in science and religion -- see that the two can coexist. (Kathleen Parker, Washington Post)
Teaching Science, With Faith in Mind Last summer, Gov. Bobby Jindal signed the Louisiana Science Education Act into law. (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Texas Board of Education appointee denies pushing creationism State Board of Education Chairman Don McLeroy vigorously denied Wednesday that he has tried to push his creationist beliefs into textbooks and curriculum standards for Texas schools. ( Dallas Morning News)
Ben Stein to speak at Liberty University commencement In politics, Stein, 64, has been a speechwriter and lawyer for both Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, a political commentator, a professor and an advocate for conservative issues. (Lynchburg News and Advance)
Texas Opens Classroom Door for Evolution Doubts The Texas Board of Education approved a science curriculum that opens the door for teachers and textbooks to raise doubts about evolution (The Wall Street Journal)
High court rejects evolution suit against Cal A long-standing lawsuit against a UC Berkeley evolution web site by a Roseville woman who takes the Bible literally has been rejected without comment by the U.S. Supreme Court (San Francisco Chronicle)
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