Pope Benedict has said there is substantial scientific proof of the theory of evolution. The Pope, speaking as he was concluding his holiday in northern Italy, also said the human race must listen to "the voice of the Earth" or risk destroying its very existence. picked by deepchill 2 years ago

The Pope has come out of the side of evolution. Go Pope, go. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

The Pope has come out in the side of evolution. Go Pope, Go. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Vatican experts must concur on the miraculous healing of a nun afflicted with Parkinson's. Pope Benedict can then beatify Pope John Paul and place him one step closer to sainthood. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

Pope Benedict, elaborating his views on evolution for the first time as Pontiff, says science has narrowed the way life's origins are understood and Christians should take a broader approach to the question. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

very little of the topic actually gets discussed, for those of you wanting serious dialogue.

BTW: Creationism and Evolution, in my opinion, can both co-exist. picked by ted 2 years ago

No, seriously. Now I'm no theological expert, but Papal Bull means that whatever the Pope says is regarded as the word of God amongst Catholics.

Next step is to get him to acknowledge the FSM. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

The Pope has condemned as "disgusting" a art exhibition which invites visitors to deface a copy of the Bible.


*Thumbnail not actual pope, it's just Cartman dressed as the pope picked by Doggylives 4 months ago

POPE Benedict told young Brazilians to avoid sex before marriage and say no to drugs at a huge rally today in this country renowned for its lusty attitude toward sex. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

It's not "just" a theory, fossil record gaps prove nothing and science classrooms should shun creationism. Overzealous creationists might want to pay particular attention, and those who accept evolution may learn something, too. picked by TheStep 2 years ago

The White House has scheduled a dinner next week in honor of Pope Benedict VXI's first visit to the United States, but one guest will be conspicuously absent from the proceedings: The Pope himself. picked by JDRucker 2 years ago

More than half of British adults think that intelligent design and creationism should be taught alongside evolution in school science lessons – a proportion higher than in the US.

I'm really struggling with believing this, in my own country too! Well with the recent success of the BNP, this shouldn't surprise me. C'mon Brits, what's wrong with you?! picked by Dontgivethedogchoccy 1 month ago

This lecture, given by a professor who has a PhD in both evolutionary biology and theology, discusses the "colourful spectrum" of possibilities that lie between the black and white endmembers, creation and evolution.
It's a bit of a long lecture, but worth the listen/watch. picked by chinook 2 years ago

There seems to be an ongoing debate here at Plime. It goes something like this:
"There is no evidence for evolution, other than questionable fossil records!"

Well, here's some other evidence courtesy of Brittanica. picked by Boomshank 1 year ago

Geffen Records, whose roster of stars has included Guns n' Roses, Elton John, Donna Summer and Snoop Dogg, yesterday announced that it had signed a new artist: Pope Benedict XVI. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

An interesting article about a science teacher's efforts to teach evolution to Florida students who do not believe in it. picked by MayhemIsBeautiful 1 year ago

A standing offer of $250,000 to anyone who can give any empirical evidence (scientific proof) for evolution.* My $250,000 offer demonstrates that the hypothesis of evolution is nothing more than a religious belief. picked by eastcoast1978 11 months ago

It's billed as his answer to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, and will be available on Monday in Italian, German and Polish. picked by TheStep 3 years ago

Pope Benedict said on Thursday that embryonic stem cell research, artificial insemination and the prospect of human cloning had "shattered" human dignity. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

Pope Benedict XVI, on the eve of a global economic summit, lashed out at modern capitalism for being shortsighted and short on ethics. picked by tvirus 5 months ago