Even religious scientists do most of their science as if there was no God, this is called methodological materialism. Materialism is the polite term for atheist. Materialism or atheism provides a nice safe neutral ground for Catholics, Baptists, Muslims and scientists of other religions or no religion to communicate and cooperate in the common task of understanding the natural order. If the atheists are right we all end up the same, we cease to exist. This makes atheism weak and neutral, and therefore comfortable for all. In the cold war we negotiated in Switzerland, Austria, and Finland for much the same reason they are weak and neutral. For the full essay on methodological materialism click here.

Many people think miracles and science conflict. Actually they contrast. Just as white paper contrasts with black ink, miracles contrast with the natural order, allowing the supernatural God to communicate to us. Miracles are acts of communication and communication usually, and maybe always involves some contrast. Science is God's paper, miracles are his ink. For the full essay on miracles and science click here.

Educators should avoid teaching evolution and many other hot button issues to elementary school children. When young people are taught ideas that are contrary to their parents religion they also learn other lessons, like my teacher is an agent of the devil, and my parents are stupid bigots. This can cause all sorts of educational and developmental difficulties. For the full essay on delaying the teaching of evolution click here.

Once your found the fatal errors in my reasoning you can pass on your insights in my guest book.