Special Investigation - Evolution

One of the most fascination things for me about the whole religion debate, is the quality of the arguments that come from the religious side in response to the atheist/anti-theist kickback of recent years. Quality? It's too positive a word.



The quality of the arguments is dreadful. It truly fascinates me to see these desperately bad arguments, so easily debunked and deflected, coming back at us time and time again. I dealt with one of them in a recent video called "Atheists secretly believe in Yahweh", and this video is a similar thing, about creationism's terrible arguments (if you can call them that).

David Attenborough's view on science and religion

David Attenborough explains his views on science and religion in this very personal interview with ex-Monty Python, travel guru and self confessed Attenborough fan, Michael Palin.



Great video from BBC biographical show 'Life on Air'.

Stephen Baldwin: If we are from abes ...

Stephen Baldwin: "If we are from abes why are they still here?" (quote from Celebrity Big Brother UK 2010).

Born Again Christian Stephen Baldwin vs Biologist Richard Dawkins

Storm Movie by Tim Minchin: The Official Trailer

The official Storm Movie trailer of the animation of the popular beat poem by Tim Minchin.



Written and Performed by Tim Minchin.
Director - DC Turner.
Lead Animator - Fraser Davidson.
Producer - Tracy King

Richard Dawkins on Al-Jazeera English

Meet the evolutionary biologist, best-selling author and fierce athiest.





Aired January 9, 2010 on Al-Jazeera English with Riz Khan

BBC Horizon - The Secret Life of the Dog

We have an extraordinary relationship with dogs - closer than with any other animal on the planet. But what makes the bond between us so special? Research into dogs is gaining momentum, and scientists are investigating them like never before. From the latest fossil evidence, to the sequencing of the canine genome, to cognitive experiments, dogs are fast turning into the new chimps as a window into understanding ourselves. Where does this relationship come from?

In Siberia, a unique breeding experiment reveals the astonishing secret of how dogs evolved from wolves. Swedish scientists demonstrate how the human/dog bond is controlled by a powerful hormone also responsible for bonding mothers to their babies. Why are dogs so good at reading our emotions? Horizon meets Betsy, reputedly the world's most intelligent dog, and compares her incredible abilities to those of children. Man's best friend has recently gone one step further - helping us identify genes responsible for causing human diseases.

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Aired 1-6-10 on BBC 2

Born to Believe Dr Dylan Evans

Topics:
A working definition of religion
History/Evolution of religions Timeline
Folk-Religions Shaman

Teach the Controversy - A.C. Grayling

Philosopher A.C. Grayling explains why "Teaching the Controversy" isn't a good approach to science education, whether it's regarding Evolution, Astronomy or Medicine.

Atheist Experience: Indoctrination of Children

Tracie and Matt explore the effects of childhood religious indoctrination.



The Atheist Experience TV Show
#638: Indoctrination of Children
Host: Matt Dillahunty
Co-host: Tracie Harris
2010-01-03