expelled
Ben Stein, Richard Dawkins, Nazis, cartoons, old movies, Intelligent Design, neo-Darwinism, Creationism and more all rolled up into one movie. Yes, for real.
I don't usually watch documentaries but the premise of this movie was intriguing. Ben Stein going to bat for scientists who think that scientists should look at everything, not just Darwinian evolution for answers. That sounds logical. After all, aren't scientists supposed to be openminded?
High point: Ben Stein does a pretty good interview.
Low point: All the funny old movie cuts were distracting to me and made me think less of the movie; and yet others thought that the old movie cuts added interest.
Scary part: How the Nazis used Darwin's ideas to justify killing millions.
Amazing part: Ben Stein got Richard Dawkins to say some ridiculous things.You won't believe it til you see it.
Sad part: How much hatred and foolishness there is in the heart of man.
Unfortunate part: The movie will probably be polarizing on an already polarizing subject.
This is an important movie and although I don't recommend movies it is thought provoking and a discussion starter. It won't convince you of ID. It won't even define ID to any large degree. It does identify an injustice.
posted by TWH @ 5:58 PM
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I will see this when it comes to DVD
just saw Expelled; the fact that Ben Stein isn't trying to win any popularity contests helps to validate his message... i gather that his goal is to promote free thought, especially more thinking about the worldviews that drive American academia
Patrick..Thanks for stopping by. I looked up your blog. Very well written. Some of the comments were pretty hateful and condescending. This of course proves what Ben Stein is saying.
I just recently heard about this movie but there are hardly any theaters around here playing it. I think our area is too academic to allow such a movie to play. I'll definitely check it out on DVD.
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