1. Eugenie Scott on Intelligent Design and Young Earth Creationism

Comment #175256 by AtheistGirl on May 5, 2008 at 3:15 am

Unfortunately I can never point my Christian friends to her lecture, due to her major mix up of Ham and Hovind. Quite a shame and a waste of an opportunity for her. She blew it in the first 30 seconds. All credibility gone.

Just watched this video. How does Eugenie get Ham and Hovind mixed up? I don't see it.

She starts talking about Hovind without mentioning his name but she does bring Hovind's picture up on screen when she is talking about the Christian Science Evangelism organisation and the tax dodging/court trial.

Also, as she says this, her presentation puts some "prison bars" over the picture of Hovind - not Ham.

Maybe I'm missing something but I really can't see how anyone can mistake what she is saying. Seems obvious to me but maybe I'm missing something. I'll watch it again.

2. Research Volunteers Needed

Comment #175241 by AtheistGirl on May 5, 2008 at 1:35 am

Hello all, this is my first post on the RDF.

Completed all 4 surveys - didn't find the task too onerous.

There was one question that seemed to have a minor error (unless it was deliberate for some reason):

"The existence of the mythical city of Atlantics has been established beyond any doubt."

I've emailed Sam's website to let them know.