A Hubble Space Telescope photograph of the universe evokes far more awe for creation than light streaming through a stained glass window in a cathedral.

For solving a surprisingly large and varied number of problems, crowds are smarter than individuals.

People who espouse Intelligent Design believe nature is so complex as to require an intelligent designer-God. Similarly, liberals believe the economy is so complex as to require an intelligent designer-government.

Skepticism is not a position; it's a process.

Creationists have also changed their name ... to intelligent design theorists who study 'irreducible complexity' and the 'abrupt appearance' of life-yet more jargon for 'God did it.' ... Notice that they have no interest in replacing evolution with native American creation myths or including the Code of Hammarabi alongside the posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools.

Accepting evolution does not force us to jettison our morals and ethics, and rejecting evolution does not ensure their constancy.

But the power of science lies in open publication, which, with the rise of the Internet, is no longer constrained by the price of paper.