Category Archives: Science

Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

It’s Earth Day, the celebration of the planet that’s just the right distance from the sun to support life. Some people cite this phenomenon as proof that God exists, but if that’s the case, why did He create so many … Continue reading →

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Shortcuts in Space-Time

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

Beth and I watched a documentary called How William Shatner Changed the World, hosted by Shatner and about how scientists and inventors were inspired by Star Trek. Honestly, I had trouble staying awake through the whole thing, but not because … Continue reading →

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The Crow and the Cup

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

Since I mentioned the constellation Corvus in a recent post, I might as well say a little more about the mythology surrounding this constellation. If you recall, Corvus is also the main villain of Dragon Quest IX, as the Celestrians … Continue reading →

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Nature Is Satan’s Church

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Beth, in her quest to watch the most disturbing movies, recently had me watch Lars von Trier’s Antichrist and Melancholia. I’m not sure I’d place either of these in the horrifically disturbing category, despite some very difficult to watch scenes … Continue reading →

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Homunculus Is By Your Side

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

One term I’ve come across in several places but haven’t been entirely sure what it means is “homunculus.” So I looked it up on Wikipedia, everyone’s favorite source for information that is probably at least partially true, and the indication … Continue reading →

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Divine Warming

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Remember when Congressman John Shimkus proved himself to be just as dumb as his name sounds, and said that the world when end when God wants it to, and not because of global warming? Well, apparently at least one other … Continue reading →

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One Ponders Layers and Layers and Layers

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Not surprisingly, Newt Gingrich’s supposed plans for a moon base resulted in several comments from science fiction writers and space buffs, which is perhaps what Newt was hoping for in the first place. Perhaps the opinions of actual scientists would … Continue reading →

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Orion’s Origins

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

Orion is perhaps the most visible constellation in the night sky these days (well, at least in the Northern Hemisphere), due largely to the three stars known as Orion’s Belt, which have also been called the Three Wise Men. While … Continue reading →

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The Doctor Is In

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

One god who doesn’t get discussed all that much but has had a lasting impact on our culture is Asclepius, the god of physicians. Actually, early sources, such as the Homeric Hymns, refer to him not as a god, but … Continue reading →

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The Fantasy of the Christ

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

I’ve recently come across several comments on a recent essay that tries to define fantasy as a distinctly Christian genre. Both J.L. Bell and Vorjack at Unreasonable Faith have brought it up, and my immediate reaction was to dismiss the … Continue reading →

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