Creationists do not speak for Christians, and most of us aren't creationists. I have always believed logic, learning and openness are friends of religion.

And how is becoming an atheist on the basis of an unpleasant dinner supposed to be rational?

H., Milton Keynes,

In response to david's comment .

Theories
are not presented as facts ( not in a scientific community at least ).
There is perhaps no apology for a mistake in science but there is a humble admitting to it.

Tarja, Wrocław, Poland

"Man needs to impose altruism into lifestyles..."


Impose? That doesn't sound very altruistic.

Lee Pefley, Brent, usa

Global warming or global warning? soul or sole? god or good? we can all think what we want, but when we all think the same or similar things as a group, then we can create the change needed to impact this planet at a global level. Think cars & petrol engines, all our great grandparents embraced it as the best thing ever, and at the time it was, there was no comprehension about the future. We changed our minds about the future when we realized the impact these things were having on out planet. We only have one planet. Weather is changing because of the changes we have inflicted on our planet, we as a nation (One Nation like One Planet) can continue to change our minds on the things we buy & companies we support to bring down the amount of carbon & non-renewable energy wasted to bring us non-renewable throwaway items made in China. We can all change our minds and work a little harder to support companies that have a 'Good' & 'True' attitude as their vision. Be the change you want to see!

Tim Jacobsen, Auckland, New Zealand

...I always thought that there were some intelligent women round as well... Guess I have to change my mind about that.

Seb, Perth,

about the soul or god. It is all about making a remark in public and loosing authority in ones field - if one sticks to things that can not be measured with scientific method. All has to be scientific and logic - but everyone would confirm I believe that its not and our mind should be open to the unexpected and unexplainable. Our western society will only develop if we become more open minded

Jonny, Bath, UK

Bertrand Russell: "Changing your mind proves that you have one"

Tony Gillingham, Hereford, England

Religions of all persuasions are based on implicit premises and rigorous argument. Objective examination of the premises reveals illogical and self serving assumptions predicated to a total control of their adherents.

Education is the enemy of religion and it is no surprise that religions among the advanced nations are a dying concept. For the human race to survive an alternative, universal code of practice is necessary, one that is strongly geared to a regard for future generations. There is no objective evidence that the prayers of religionists have been of help or ever likely to be. Man needs to impose altruism into lifestyles, tolerating only those beliefs that seek not to undermine society. Governments, devoid of self-serving and corrupt politicians, have a major role to play in achieving long-term survival. Therein lies the ontological limitation on man's progress towards survival. Remove incompetent and corrupt politicians and the rest starts to fall into place.

Maxadolf, Epsom, UK

It won't be long before all these "experts" admit they were wrong about 'man made' global warming, and instead realise that it's just a change in weather, just like the last few million years.

Neil, Glos, UK

Anyone who sees these changes as common wisdom lacks wisdom. Moreover, wisdom is not at all common.

Steve, Cambridge,

It would be nice if people's minds were not so rigidly fixed on particular views that they then had to 'change' their minds in order to comply with new discovery.
It is only authoritarian posturing in the first place that creates the problem.
When they discover they are wrong, you don't hear scientists apologizing for their previous insistence on a falsity, they just quickly and quietly change costumes.
When theory is presented as fact, even when couched in probability, an irresponsible position is supported.
A little more humbleness in the face of the hugeness of phenomena would be in order.
P.S. - There is no need to go to extremes.
Just because creationists behave like idiots is no reason to be contrary.
It's like arguing with children.

david, Pemberton, Canada

Change our minds we can change our world.

Arthur Livingstone, S. Paulo , Brazil

most of these changes are common wisdom you don't need to be a scientist to know

saud, riyadh,