Faith, Reason and Illogical Thoughts

Yesterday, Sam Brownback contributed an OpEd piece to the New York Times, in which he argued that he was for Science and Evolution. Sort of. Excepting where science creates a conflict with his faith; then faith wins out. Sigh.

More of the same from the Christianists: a position that echoes the current administration's positions (think Global Warming and Birth Control) and that has seemingly little intelligence guiding it.

Today, the Times published eight thoughtful responses to Senator Brownback. As one writer said:

By subjecting scientific observation to a theological litmus test, he drives the very wedge between faith and reason that he purports to avoid.
As a scientist, I would say that God is much more subtle than to force us to close our eyes to what we see in deference to what another may choose to believe is his guiding hand.

Amen, brother.