Homo Sapiens was in most respects an inferior model to the Neanderthal, who was stronger and more intelligent. But Homo Sapiens had two advantages: the social ability to operate in large groups, and … (View Post)

Well I'm not sure, but what Bart says passesthe sniff test. British rivers were absolutely foul when I was growing up. Dead. And now you get fish in the Mersey and people swim in Salford Quays. (View Post)

Don't know if we've done this, but you know the old chestnut about independent schools being far better at gaming the system to get their pupils additional time and other allowances in exam… (View Post)

Yes, I was talking about the UK - it's not obvious to me that immigrants will lose their religion over generations. I find it interesting that you do. More broadly, perhaps you expect immigrant … (View Post)

If atheists' aim is to avoid atheism dying out (I don't think it is, mind), this goal would be poorly served by them converting to deism. Also, you can't choose your beliefs based on t… (View Post)