February 2015 – Page 4 – William M. Briggs

“The Church Believes In Science.” And That Global Warming Is Akin To Slavery?

Der Spiegel conducted an interview with the President of the Pontifical Science Academy Bischop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo. It's worth going over a few of the questions (I used Google translate).…

Culture

Pew’s Public and Scientists’ Views on Science and Society Survey

Pew did a survey on the Public and Scientists' Views on Science and Society that is of modest interest. Turns out civilians love whitecoats. Science holds an esteemed place among…

Culture

The Fourth Crisis Of The Church & Pope Francis

In lieu of our continuing tour through Summa Contra Gentiles, this post. The site that hosts the book is having hiccups---a subject which I know all about. Let's pray it's…

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