Ghost of a flea

Richard Dawkins - God Strikes Back (2008)

"Relativism, the quaint notion there are many truths all equally deserving of respect even if they contradict each other, is rife today. It sounds like a respectful gesture towards multiculturalism. Actually, it's a pretentious cop out; there really is something special about scientific evidence: Science works. Planes fly. Magic carpets and broomsticks don't."

This excerpt includes the above quote and, better yet, the grotesque spectacle of "scientists" claiming they believe the Earth is more than ten thousand years old because they are scientists, rather than because scientific investigation supports the contention.

Dawkins calls them on the distinction and they have nothing to say for themselves. Whether because the distinction eludes them or because they live in fear of their students is another question.

The complete Channel-4 documentary 'God Strikes Back', part of the series 'The Genius of Darwin'.

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at April 13, 2012 06:24 AM