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Don’t Base Laws on Faith

by Bob Collins. February 2007

Our future must be considered based on science advice, not religious advice. Morality has its origins in our human nature and ancestry which has been codified in our country’s secular-based laws. Our US constitution is an outstanding example and is in no way based on the 10 Commandments or Bible. This letter to the editor was published in my local hometown paper the Grand Haven Tribune today. February 13, 2007. Don’t Base Laws on Faith Our future must be considered based on science advice, not religious advice. Morality has its… More »

The Fundamentalists’ “Faith Filter”

by Dr. Robert Collins, Spring Lake. January 2007

Grand Haven Tribune. The Fundamentalists’ “Faith Filter” Biblical and religious truths are set forth by human beings in ancient texts and ongoing revelations. Their testimonies rely on faith and a God hypothesis or argument. The duty of believers is to… More »

Darwinism and the Meaning of Life

by Art Falk, Western Michigan University. October 2006

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Integrity of Science Education Upheld in Dover Intelligent Design Ruling

by Gregory A. Forbes, Ph.D, Grand Rapids Community Colelge & the Evolution Education Institute. August 2006

In a stunning and comprehensive ruling in favor of science and science education, a federal judge ruled on December 20, 2005 that intelligent design (ID) is nothing more than religion in disguise. The court ruling comes as a significant blow to the proponents of intelligent design creationism.

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Measuring Success

by Charles LaRue, Secretary, Freethought Association of West Michigan. July 2006

The Freethought Association co-sponsored the airing of a documentary at the Wealthy Street Theatre in Grand Rapids, MI recently regarding evangelical missionary work being done by the Global Ministries organization. Their goal was to reach those living in very remote… More »