A while ago we had an interesting discussion here on the “nature” of Nature. I just found a nice thought to add into that mix from Aristotle. I’m paraphrasing a little (from here), but as I understand it Aristotle said the difference between something natural and man-made (an artifact) is that natural objects have “self-movement”. [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2005
Evolution & Purpose
July 28, 2005 – 11:57 pm
I’ve been meaning to approach the topic of intelligent design vs. evolution for a while now. And I think I finally happened across the quote that will kickstart a good conversation about it. It comes from a seemingly whacky Christian page talking about how “the elites” were trying to dismantle Christianity via introducing evolution:
If life [...]
Falsifiability & Disinformation
July 28, 2005 – 11:38 pm
Conspiracy theory is not science. And yet a lot of conspiracy researchers tend to cling to their theories as though they were scientifically verifiable. Whatever missteps may be made by people in the name of science, the underlying philosophy behind it can be very useful. And I think a lot of conspiracy theorists would do [...]
What Is Gnosticism?
July 28, 2005 – 10:36 pm
Gnosticism is growing in leaps and bounds on and off-line. But if you ask any two people what gnosticism really is, you’re likely to get rather different answers. Some will try to say it’s the “original” version of Christianity, before it became distorted by the church. Others will claim it’s a pre-Christian religion, and still [...]
Occult Design
July 28, 2005 – 3:33 pm
Fell has been chipping away at the topic of occult design on his blog for a while now. I think I’m finally starting to grasp what he’s saying in my own words now. I mean, I “knew” before, but now I’m starting to “feel” what he’s talking about.
I think he finally clinched it for [...]
In a Perfect Way
July 27, 2005 – 11:47 pm
Since I’m on a roll with the Gatto quotes, this one comes from a 1906 document by the General Education Board:
In our dreams…people yield themselves with perfect docility to our molding hands. The present educational conventions fade from our minds, and unhampered by tradition we work our own good will upon a grateful and responsive [...]
