Category Archives: Education

"Being Theologically Conservative"

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Rick

My friend Joshua (whom I get to visit when in Atlanta for Catalyst Conference) is a self-described “Socially Liberal, Theologically Conservative, Protestant” whose political views are “Very Liberal”. My intent here is not to debate or quibble with the “socially/politically … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer coins and explains "Obamaism"

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Rick

Obamaism. Now we have a word to describe the agenda which Krauthammer able summarizes. He begins by noting the significance of his recent speech to the Congress: If Barack Obama succeeds, his joint address to Congress will be seen as … Continue reading →

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Lousiana Science (mis-)Education Act passes

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Rick

Well – they did it. SB733 passes 94-3. Now it goes to the Louisiana state Senate to consider an amendment. Backers contend that the proposal would give science teachers more freedom to hold freewheeling classroom discussions, including arguments that challenge … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Editor – Why Public Schools (Do Not) Need Religion

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Rick

Here we go again. I hate it when Christians sound like fools in public. To the editor, Baton Rouge Advocate: Wright’s First Rule of Rhetoric states, When people are in error they will not only contradict but even refute themselves. … Continue reading →

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Readability

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Rick

Should I be pleased or disappointed? TV Reviews

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SB733 passes committee

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Rick

SB733 the “Louisiana Science Education Act” passed the House Education Committee yesterday. The article in the Baton Rouge Advocate noted that there was standing room only – quite unusual – indicating how controversial this bill is. As for the bill … Continue reading →

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Louisiana (Anti-)Science Education Act – oops

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Rick

*Sigh*. Today is the day that the (Louisiana) House Education Committee considers SB733 the “Louisiana Science Education Act”. It supposedly calls for “critical thinking” about scientific issues which… when you look at the fine print… means talking about Intelligent Design … Continue reading →

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