3x Thursday

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Evolution

1. Do you believe in creationism or evolution? Which one makes more sense to you? Why?

I believe in evolution as the best fleshed-out theory we've got so far. I also think that if you read Genesis, a lot of bits of it back up evolutionary theory in metaphor. Because, yeah: the Bible is metaphorical in parts, like all good writing is.

2. Which philosophy do you think should be taught in the classroom to the munchkins? Why?

I think science should be taught. Just science. Let the parents decide how to integrate religious beliefs into their kids' education. Dear God, how about we teach the kids to be critical thinkers and figure it out themselves? This whole subject pisses me off.

3. Do you think the human race will evolve beyond what we are now? Why/why not?

I think the human race is evolving as we speak. More and more traits and characteristics that used to be bred out as a part of natural selection are becoming commonplace because we can cure or manage their symptoms and side-effects.