Vol. 1 No. 12 - October 23, 2006

Gays in the assembly before “god” is the subject considered this week. I intended, reflecting on the leading article, that one should best address both scientific and theological aspects in the matter. Yet, as the article progressed, I became progressively aware of the absolute folly of Biblical consideration on the “gay issue”.

Bible scientists are virtually united in denying that the Bible addresses homosexuality as it is manifested in modern day life.

And even if the Bible had something to say about the matter, could it reasonably be considered to counter the overwhelming scientific evidence that homosexuality has a biological foundation; that homosexuality is but a biological variation?

The leading article evolved into two articles: one considering the status of gays in the church; one simply listing a selection of scientific sources indicating the biological basis of homosexuality.

I revisit the latest book by Richard Dawkins – The God Delusion – featured in the September 25 issue, and publish links to the latest reviews, as well as a link to view a debate, on the folly of religion, between Dawkins and Stephen Colbert.

Contents

Publisher’s note

Editor’s note

Pink prayer

Here’s the thing!

Evangelicals ally with Democrats on environment

Conflation of church and state

Richard Dawkins: read about him; see him

Is God dead? Atheism finds a market in U.S.

The sound of thorns crackling in a fire

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Tart Remarks, Vol. 1 No. 12 – October 23, 2006