2006/02/05
Darwin, Muslims, Walking the Line, Branson MO
There was a good article in the Winnipeg Free Press today. The writer states that Charles Robert Darwin was born on Feb. 12. He was the first to articulate that evolution operates by the method of Natural Selection. As the author, zoologist William Pruitt, states: "Evolution itself is a fact, not a theory, as much a confirmed fact of science as the notion that the Earth is a spheroid or that the Earth traverses an elliptical orbit around the sun once a year or that an apple falls to earth from the tree (instead of going up). " He supports making February 12 a national holiday, Darwin Day.
Dennis would have had something to say about this issue. He would have agreed with the writer. He campaigned here for February 12 to be Darwin Day. He wasn't successful, but who knows what the future may bring.
He also would have commented, perhaps ad nauseum, about the recent events surrounding the Danish cartoon fiasco. Here's my take on that. It isn't right to mock other people's beliefs, but the Muslims who are reacting with violence aren't doing their cause any good, either. Sahina Siddiqui, a Winnipeg writer who is a Muslim, wrote in an article recently that the Muslims who are perpetrating violence are only confirming the stereotype held by many non-Muslims. She called on Muslims to respond with actions showing their religion as a peaceful, positive force in the world. I'm with her. Violence is never a good response. The thing about violent retaliation is that it tends to escalate. Where does it stop?
Well, enough about politics. My rants are a little shorter than Dennis', but also less passionate. I went to see Walk The Line with Al and Janine last night. It was excellent. Both Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix deserved the Oscar nomination. Even those who aren't fans of country music will enjoy this movie. I learned a lot about Cash and Carter. One surprising thing: Johnny Cash was never in prison. It was part of his myth.
Al and Janine and Pat and Paul are going to Branson, Missouri the last week of March. They have asked me to go with them. I think I might go. They rent a condo for a week. They golf during the day. I don't golf, but I can walk, read and do puzzles. In the evenings there are concerts and performances. I would have to board the dog, but it is do-able.
I'm going to the Lions Manor for dinner today. Mother invited me for turkey dinner in the dining room.
An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Mohandas Gandhi
Darwin, Muslims, Walking the Line, Branson MO
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Dennis would have had something to say about this issue. He would have agreed with the writer. He campaigned here for February 12 to be Darwin Day. He wasn't successful, but who knows what the future may bring.
He also would have commented, perhaps ad nauseum, about the recent events surrounding the Danish cartoon fiasco. Here's my take on that. It isn't right to mock other people's beliefs, but the Muslims who are reacting with violence aren't doing their cause any good, either. Sahina Siddiqui, a Winnipeg writer who is a Muslim, wrote in an article recently that the Muslims who are perpetrating violence are only confirming the stereotype held by many non-Muslims. She called on Muslims to respond with actions showing their religion as a peaceful, positive force in the world. I'm with her. Violence is never a good response. The thing about violent retaliation is that it tends to escalate. Where does it stop?
Well, enough about politics. My rants are a little shorter than Dennis', but also less passionate. I went to see Walk The Line with Al and Janine last night. It was excellent. Both Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix deserved the Oscar nomination. Even those who aren't fans of country music will enjoy this movie. I learned a lot about Cash and Carter. One surprising thing: Johnny Cash was never in prison. It was part of his myth.
Al and Janine and Pat and Paul are going to Branson, Missouri the last week of March. They have asked me to go with them. I think I might go. They rent a condo for a week. They golf during the day. I don't golf, but I can walk, read and do puzzles. In the evenings there are concerts and performances. I would have to board the dog, but it is do-able.
I'm going to the Lions Manor for dinner today. Mother invited me for turkey dinner in the dining room.
An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Mohandas Gandhi
Darwin, Muslims, Walking the Line, Branson MO
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