Dan Arel's Blog, page 111

It’s Valentine’s Day

My wife and I don't really make a big deal out of this "holiday", but I thought since I have a unique platform to express how much she means to me, I would use it.

This is the amazing level of realism you can expect at the Ark Encounter

Answers in Genesis posted this great update from the Ark Encounter today, it is a few photos of exhibit pieces being built.

Pope Francis on Childless Families

Pope Francis, as much as he is hailed as a visionary new leader of the Catholic Church, sure does have this problem of revealing how conservative and old school he is, when it comes to social justice and progressive issues. Very recently, he spoke out about families not having children and how it is a [Read More...]

The new-atheist blame game has begun

Unfortunately it didn’t take long for “new atheists” to be at the forefront of blame for the Chapel Hill shooting that is making headline news this morning.At this time we don’t know much about motivations, and as my fellow Danthropology blogger has pointed out, one thing we know for sure is, atheism itself is not to blame, and by simply blaming it, we do a disservice to the victims of this tragedy.

Atheism Did Not Kill Three Young Muslims in Chapel Hill

This morning,The Washington Post,Fox News, and The Daily Mail,among many new media websites, have been covering an attack that took place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, wherein three young Muslim students were killed by a 46-year-old atheist who turned himself in after the crime. The widespread speculation about his atheism has led to a series [Read More...]

Ken Ham calls for ‘Darwin Was Wrong Day’

Our friend Ken Ham does not like the resolution introduced into Congress to name February 12 "Darwin Day" in the United States.Many cities, including my own in San Diego have historically recognized the day as Darwin Day and secular groups have held special readings and rallies in celebration of the amazing findings and work of Charles Darwin.

Jill Stein announces exploratory committee for 2016 presidential campaign

2012 presidential nominee for the Green Party Jill Stein has announced an exploratory committee for the possibility of running in the 2016 presidential race.

Answers in Genesis files lawsuit against Kentucky

Answers in Genesis announced today that have officially filed its lawsuit against the state of Kentucky for religious discrimination.

Glenn Beck claims vaccines cause autism and that anti-vaxxers are being persecuted

Last year, Glenn Beck applauded parents who did not vaccinate their kids after learning they had been responsible for the whooping cough and measles outbreak.

Ken Ham, ‘atheists know there is a God, they just don’t want to believe it’

According to a new 1 minute video from Ken Ham, atheists are all lying and suppressing the truth because according to him,