I literally laughed out loud after reading the above statement stating how D'Souza used "science" to refute Hitchens. The WND lives up to its reputation of dogma over intelligence by printing this drivel. The tired argument that D'Souza puts forth relies of the argument of improbability, the stock in trade of the ID/Creationist crowd. Although I expect some mouth breathers might find this so startlingly "scientific" cause it refers to numbers and other sciencey stuff that it'll go over big in the church pews. As far as people with even a rudimentary knowledge of science will discover that this is merely another pseudoscience attempt to refute evolution. It's been discredited in too many sources to list.

But hey, it's the World Nut Daily. Enough said...

Note that Flannery again refers to Hitler as an atheist. There's ample proof, through his quotes, writings and recorded statements, that he openly and actively supported religion (whether he personally held belief or not), even if only as a propaganda tool.

Poor Adolf. He gets blamed for everything. As near as I can determine the only good think he ever did was that meat tenderizer.

On a serious note, how can we forget - "Gott mit us"?

It has to be acknowledged that Adolf had some wacky ideas concerning religion in general. But the fact remains that he had close ties to the Vatican during his reign and visa versa.

Same ignorant argument, different religious person.

This is not really on topic but I just finished watching the Nova special, "Judgement Day: Intelligent Design on Trial". I naively thought that the majority of the religionists were honest folks whose world view simply didn't agree with mine. After watching the Nova program it dawned on me that not only do we have differing world views but they are liars and cheats. I might have to radically change my approach after I give this some more thought. It seems that faith does not preclude dishonesty.

It seems that faith does not preclude dishonesty.

I've noticed that for a long time. In fact, the religious brand of faith is often predicated on first allowing one's self to accept dishonesty to make room for faith.

Faith is often spoken of as a virtue. But it's really the means by which dishonesty can be made to appear good. It is the rejection of reason in place of credulity.

How could that possibly be a virtue?

"Judgement Day: Intelligent Design on Trial"

I wanted to watch it, but NOVA says come back on Nov. 16th to watch it on line. Dang! I guess I can wait two days!

I've noticed that for a long time. In fact, the religious brand of
faith is often predicated on first allowing one's self to accept
dishonesty to make room for faith.

I think this is a perfect example of cognitive dissidence working to make people adopt what ordinarily would appear to be illogical thoughts or even lies into their world view. That is why, in my opinion, letting even small contradictions to stand is enabling deluded people to retain their accommodating perceptions. It's poor mental health.

I wanted to watch it, but NOVA says come back on Nov. 16th to watch it on line. Dang! I guess I can wait two days!

I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Wow! "Judgement Day: Intelligent Design on Trial"

Very educational. Imagine, a judge appointed by Bush, getting death threats because he had no choice but to give the obvious verdict.

Amazing how quickly the peace lovers of Jesus become willing to go violent and vile, as soon as someone states and does the honest and right thing.

They just don't seem to care about the truth. I guess Bush didn't count on one of his appointments having integrity! The poor guy.

Great show NOVA!