Isaac Asimov’s “The Threat of Creationism”

I came across this awesomely comprehensive article on evolution and creationism by one of the stellar figures of science fiction, Isaac Asimov. This is one of the best articles I have read on this topic.
Read it at: http://evolutionism.blogspot.com/2007/04/threat-of-creationism.html

Obscenity

I was asked to be one of the guest speakers by an organization of Philosophy students in UP Diliman a few days ago regarding censorship.
A question was asked. As media practitioners, how do we actually delineate what is artful and what is obscene.
My reponse was, as a consumer, I take offense in the concept of [...]

I’m Not Your Godparent

A few hours ago, I was asked by a colleague to be one of the godparents of his newborn child. And I was elated by the trust and the respect that was given to me to stand as a godparent.
But here’s my problem. I am personally against baptizing any innocent child into a particular religion. [...]

About the “Holy Bible”

 
One of my favorite bloggers, Poch Suzara (http://thoughtstoprovokeyourthoughts.blogspot.com/) writes about the holy bible:
So you are proud of yourself as a bible reader and believer? You should, in fact, be ashamed of yourself. Our corrupt and rotten officials in the government are also proud they are readers and believers of the bible. So are most of [...]

I Am Not a Vegetarian.

 
I attended a talk of world renowned yoga guru Dharma Mitra at the Hongkong Convention Center and he talked about why yogis should not eat meat. For him, not eating meat is a commitment to non-violence. When we stop eating meat, we end violence against animals.
I am certainly against the inhumane treatment of animals. Animals have [...]

Living from Doing What You Love To Do

“The biggest mistake people make in life is not trying to make a living at doing what they most enjoy” – Malcolm S. Forbes (1919-1990).
If there is one thing in my life that I am absolutely proud of is the fact that I am able to live doing the things that I love to do. I [...]