Professor, Says Students Showed 'Religious Arrogance'.

[_Quasimodo]

I just read this. It seemed like something that might strike a nerve on this board.

I read down the posts and didn't see anything else about it. My apologies if someone else has previously posted it:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/16/charles-negy-reddit-letter-to-students_n_1789406.html?utm_hp_ref=science&ir=Science

We are not in class to learn “facts” and simply regurgitate the facts in a mindless way to items on a test. Critical thinking is a skill that develops over time. Independent thinking does not occur overnight. Critical thinkers are open to having their cherished beliefs challenged, and must learn how to “defend” their views based on evidence or logic, rather than simply “pounding their chest” and merely proclaiming that their views are “valid.” One characteristic of the critical, independent thinker is being able to recognize fantasy versus reality; to recognize the difference between personal beliefs which are nothing more than personal beliefs, versus views that are grounded in evidence, or which have no evidence.

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[_PrickKicker]

If there was a rating system, you'd get a thumbs up, like, +1 Whatever from me.

I am, the GREAT I AM, by mindless repetition creates lots of mini-mes.

[_Quasimodo]

Interesting post Quasi and something I've been thinking about recently. I think having our views challenged is a productive thing that helps us to learn. If views aren't defendable then they deserve to be questioned and rejected. Still, it is easy to get personally involved in views and to pound our chest rather than defending them based on the evidence.

Thanks for the thought provoking post and I haven't seen you post recently, hope life is treating you well.

Hasa Diga Eebowai

Thanks for noticing, Hasa! Work, home improvements and a recent fall on my back porch into a large plant pot (two cracked ribs) have slowed my responses (typing has been a little painful). I hope to speed up participation.

[_Drifting]

Interesting post Quasi and something I've been thinking about recently. I think having our views challenged is a productive thing that helps us to learn. If views aren't defendable then they deserve to be questioned and rejected. Still, it is easy to get personally involved in views and to pound our chest rather than defending them based on the evidence.

Thanks for the thought provoking post and I haven't seen you post recently, hope life is treating you well.

Hasa Diga Eebowai

Thanks for noticing, Hasa! Work, home improvements and a recent fall on my back porch into a large plant pot (two cracked ribs) have slowed my responses (typing has been a little painful). I hope to speed up participation.

Quasi, you could've gone for "injured line backing for the Dolphins, fell when climbing Everest, damaged when fighting four would be muggers etc. Plant pot...

If you fancy trying a white have you had a go at a chilled Columbard?

[_Quasimodo]

If there was a rating system, you'd get a thumbs up, like, +1 Whatever from me.

I am, the GREAT I AM, by mindless repetition creates lots of mini-mes.

Thanks PickKniker! I don't think I have said "Hi" to you yet. Good to see you here! I appreciate the thumbs up, but in this case I think it goes to the professor.

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[_lulu]

It goes without saying that I wasn't there, but this professor does not strike me as my kind of guy.

"There is no topic that is 'off-limits' for us to address in class, if even only remotely related to the course topic."

It would appear that "that Christianity is the most valid religion" if off-limits.

[_Quasimodo]

Quasi, you could've gone for "injured line backing for the Dolphins, fell when climbing Everest, damaged when fighting four would be muggers etc. Plant pot...

If you fancy trying a white have you had a go at a chilled Columbard?

The patio fall is just my cover story. They're actually shrapnel wounds from my secret mission to Afghanistan (don't tell anyone).

On the far left coast of California Columbard tends to be a generic name for 'cheap' white wine. Usually very low in cost and not very interesting (comes in jugs). I'm sure the selections you have around your home are much better. I do occasionally sip some very fruity and crisp Sauvignon Blancs that may be similar to what you are drinking.

I'm going to have a glass of a decent Cab right now. It's a little early for me, but I'm using the shrapnel wounds as an excuse.

[_Drifting]

Quasi, you could've gone for "injured line backing for the Dolphins, fell when climbing Everest, damaged when fighting four would be muggers etc. Plant pot...

If you fancy trying a white have you had a go at a chilled Columbard?

The patio fall is just my cover story. They're actually shrapnel wounds from my secret mission to Afghanistan (don't tell anyone).

On the far left coast of California Columbard tends to be a generic name for 'cheap' white wine. Usually very low in cost and not very interesting (comes in jugs). I'm sure the selections you have around your home are much better. I do occasionally sip some very fruity and crisp Sauvignon Blancs that may be similar to what you are drinking.

I'm going to have a glass of a decent Cab right now. It's a little early for me, but I'm using the shrapnel wounds as an excuse.

Its actually been very warm here in Blighty these last few weeks and I've been dabbling with Magners - both apple and pear varieties, with ice. Refreshing.