Gay Penguins and Laughing Monkeys

Thought these 2 stories were intriguing.

The gay penguins in Berlin have raised a baby penguin on their own (aww!). Apparently there are 3 such same-sex couples there at the Berlin zoo. Wonder how the fundies explain this? Must have been gay penguin teachers in penguin schools or gay programming on penguin television!

And research is showing that some primates laugh, not the same as we do, but they show similar responses and characteristics of laughter. Plus, it's more evidence of how we're linked to primates through evolution. Wonder how the Christians explain this? I mean, seriously, why would "God" give a monkey the ability to laugh?

'Course, considering how some Christians behave, it appears God didn't give them the ability to laugh either!

Gay Penguins and Laughing Monkeys

Thought these 2 stories were intriguing.

The gay penguins in Berlin have raised a baby penguin on their own (aww!). Apparently there are 3 such same-sex couples there at the Berlin zoo. Wonder how the fundies explain this? Must have been gay penguin teachers in penguin schools or gay programming on penguin television!

And research is showing that some primates laugh, not the same as we do, but they show similar responses and characteristics of laughter. Plus, it's more evidence of how we're linked to primates through evolution. Wonder how the Christians explain this? I mean, seriously, why would "God" give a monkey the ability to laugh?

'Course, considering how some Christians behave, it appears God didn't give them the ability to laugh either!

Religion: Just Our Imagination or The Real Deal?

Is religion an adaptation or a by-product of our evolution? Or is it an in-born yearning to connect with our Creator? If you're a good atheist or even a relatively full-time skeptic like me, you may find this article from Nature interesting. I found it over at Integral Options Cafe, always a good source for thought-provoking pieces!

The article does a good job of giving a relatively quick and readable overview of research into why so many of us humans are religious or believe in things we can't see or prove. It doesn't give answers but raises interesting questions.

I think I may scoot out of work early and go see "Religulous!"

Religion: Just Our Imagination or The Real Deal?

Is religion an adaptation or a by-product of our evolution? Or is it an in-born yearning to connect with our Creator? If you're a good atheist or even a relatively full-time skeptic like me, you may find this article from Nature interesting. I found it over at Integral Options Cafe, always a good source for thought-provoking pieces!

The article does a good job of giving a relatively quick and readable overview of research into why so many of us humans are religious or believe in things we can't see or prove. It doesn't give answers but raises interesting questions.

I think I may scoot out of work early and go see "Religulous!"