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August 6, 2009
The Strange Case of Francis Collins
My recent op-ed in the New York Times, in which I questioned the appointment of Francis Collins as head of the NIH, inspired a fair amount of discussion in the media and on the Internet. As many of Collins' defenders do not seem to be fully acquainted with his beliefs, or take it for granted that others won't be, I have written a longer essay on the subject.
July 30, 2009
Fighting for Francis: Faith, reason, and the NIH nominee.
By Lisa Miller | NEWSWEEK
Published Jul 30, 2009
From the magazine issue dated Aug 17, 2009
In opinion pieces, scientists Sam Harris and Steven Pinker express strong reservations about the ascension of Collins to this office.
July 26, 2009
Science Is in the Details
Francis Collins is an accomplished scientist and a man who is sincere in his beliefs. And that is precisely what makes me so uncomfortable about his nomination. Must we really entrust the future of biomedical research in the United States to a man who sincerely believes that a scientific understanding of human nature is impossible?
July 5, 2009
All quiet on the God front
By Simon Blackburn
Saturday 4 July 2009
Simon Blackburn discusses the argument that religious experience can't be discussed
All quiet on the God front
By Simon Blackburn
Saturday 4 July 2009
Simon Blackburn discusses the argument that religious experience can't be discussed
June 26, 2009
God and Science Don't Mix
By LAWRENCE M. KRAUSS
June 24, 2009
Sam Harris v. Philip Ball
Sam Harris and Philip Ball discuss the conflict between religion and science. They do not agree…
May 28, 2009
Let's Talk About God
By Lisa Miller
The atheist writers Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens have presented us with a choice: either you don't believe in God or you're a dope.
Let’s Talk About God
By Lisa Miller
The atheist writers Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens have presented us with a choice: either you don’t believe in God or you’re a dope.
May 17, 2009
How much reason do you want?
By Philip Ball
The ‘war’ between science and religion is stuck in a rut. Can we change the record now, asks Philip Ball?
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