And There It Is!
I’ve been fascinated by Pluto since I found out it existed way, way back in prehistoric times.
So here it is. I’m looking forward to closer images after the flyby.
Similar Posts
Five Sites I Read Because I Disagree
ByhenryThese are five significant sites I read because of the things on which I disagree with the writer(s). That doesn’t mean I disagree with everything, but rather that I was attracted to the site and continue to read primarily because of my disagreement. I read a number of news sources and some individual blogs on…
- Creation and Evolution | Education | Education Policy | Science | Science Education | United Methodist Church
Seventh-day Adventist Education and Evolution
ByhenryI recently wrote with appreciation about my Seventh-day Adventist education in Biblical studies over on my Participatory Bible Study blog. Today a friend sent me an e-mail directing me to a post on Inside Higher Ed, discussing a problem with the teaching of evolution at La Sierra University, a Seventh-day Adventist school. I didn’t attend…
- Academic Freedom | Author Related | Creation and Evolution | Education | Education Policy | Intelligent Design | Science | Science Education
The Freedom to be Dumb
ByhenryWell, actually you should have the freedom to be dumb, but not on the public school budget. For all those who wonder why I strongly oppose so-called academic freedom bills applying to the High School science curriculum, see this site. Cool, no?
Review of Creation in Scripture by Herold Weiss
ByhenryHanz Gutierrez has reviewed Creation in Scripture by Herold Weiss on the Spectrum Magazine web site. Spectrum is published by the Association of Adventist Forums. Many may not realize that Dr. Weiss is Seventh-day Adventist, though he clearly differs with the officially proclaimed church view on creation. He describes his journey in another book, Finding…
Replacing Social Darwinism
ByhenryWell, the label at least. I think we’d like to ditch the concept as well, but that’s probably harder. I suspect ditching the label won’t work either. But Michael Zimmerman would like to do it and I agree with his reasons, even though I suspect people will continue to use the label that best advances…
Can Anyone Identify this Spider?
ByhenryIt has taken up residence next to my office, in a large web stretched between the office and a nearby tree. I rather like it, and will allow it residence as long as it wishes. In my younger days I collected spiders and was fairly good at identifying them, but my younger days are long…