Buckland Weighs In

Only time for quick blogging today, so go have a look at Peter Buckland's interesting post in response to my reports of the big creationism confab. Here's a taste:

That stereotype exists, but it's not nearly complete as I have surely learned by attending local Science and Religion forums at a local church. Most people are interested and thoughtful. There's a lot of thought.

It's just bad thought.

Well said!

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