Having just written a post yesterday on civility in discussions of religion and non-belief, I was interested when I came across this article attacking biologist, and popular atheist blogger P.Z. Myers via Project Reason. Now I understand that Professor Myers is not afraid to say how he feels, so to speak, and therefore it is not so surprising that some people might, from time to time, get upset with him. I quite enjoy his writings, which I recommend you read if by some tiny chance you made it here before seeing his vastly more popular and established blog.
Anyhow, back to the article in question. I read through the piece which was one part ad hominem attack and one part tutorial in the inanities of intelligent design. I felt the need to say...something. But when I got to the comments thread it seems that someone had beaten me to the punch. More like someones. At last check there were 218 comments with the majority by far defending Professor Myers. I think there were only one or two that were in support of the article. Myers also replied on his blog.
Seriously, P.Z. Myers doesn't need me to publicize this. I just wanted to say that, even though I tend to be less vocal, I do so enjoy seeing an ID pusher get shredded whenever I can. Thank you secular internet.
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