It seems that scientists may finally be violating the public’s trust in their objectivity.  In a Washington Post-ABC poll (questions 30-32), respondents report a declining receptivity to what scientists have to say about the environment.  Of course, the prestige of science (or, environmental science at least) was bound to take a hit after the revelations [...]

Tags: Science

The Ochlophobist, in responding to comments on a post elsewhere, has put up an excellent articulation of the orthodox Christian view of homosexuality, as well as insightful comments on its place in our culture. I concur in all he has to say; go check it out.

Tags: Christianity, Homosexuality, Nota Bene

This is a provoking–though hardly determinative–finding that suggests humans have by nature instincts for group cohesion, empathy, and morals.  Is this part of the natural law?

Tags: Biology, Conservatism, Natural Law, Nota Bene