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COLLINS: Faith is not the opposite of reason. Faith rests squarely upon reason, but with the added component of revelation. So such discussions between scientists and believers happen quite readily. But neither scientists nor believers always embody the principles precisely. Scientists can have their judgment clouded by their professional aspirations. And the pure truth of faith, which you can think of as this clear spiritual water, is poured into rusty vessels called human beings, and so sometimes the benevolent principles of faith can get distorted as positions are hardened...
DAWKINS: For me, moral questions such as stem-cell research turn upon whether suffering is caused. In this case, clearly none is. The embryos have no nervous system. But that's not an issue discussed publicly. The issue is, Are they human? If you are an absolutist moralist, you say, "These cells are human, and therefore they deserve some kind of special moral treatment." Absolutist morality doesn't have to come from religion but usually does...
...find dire predictions that Question One will cause the Bay State to be overrun with underage winos and drunk drivers unconvincing. According to the “Vote No On Question One” website, 15 and 16 year old clerks who work at grocery stores cannot be relied upon to vet buyers’ ages. But radical increases in underage drinking in neighboring states which allow widespread sale of wine in food stores have not materialized. And besides, grocery stores already sell cigarettes successfully; it should be a relatively small shift to adapt existing technology and training to wine...
...conclusion: more of the same. Students must know certain agreed-upon things before they can graduate. Professors are to decide this, and the program must be free enough to allow a certain degree of choice...
...Front's website, there is a photograph of a bare-chested man called Mike who resembles Jones and purports to have appeared in Men's Health, Playgirl and a number of gay skin magazines. It also says, "Performers from Broadway shows call upon my services when on tour. If you would like an incredible massage by a handsome, athletic, masculine man, please call me. Hey, I'm also a nice...