Comments on: Ep. 120: The Christmas Star

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:02:44 +0000

An informative conversation by Pamel and Fraser and obviously one that caught a lot of attention. The Bible is a faith document and on that basis obviously some dismiss it with out further thought. That is the opposite of an inquiring scientific mindset. Such a closed-minded approach misses the truth that the Bible is also one of the most important historical documents in ancient history. Archeology continues to support the events that are recorded there. As for the star, no one is trying to document a case for Christianity in this article. It is simply interesting questions we can ask from the accounts that are given. We obviously are not given a detailed chronology of ancient envets of the birth of Christ. That is not their purpose. The question is interesting for some of us trying to correlate the biblical record with known events. A worthwhile interview!

By: Supernatural Season

Supernatural Season — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:16:47 +0000

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By: craigr

craigr — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:41:30 +0000

I'm with those like Jordan and Mark. Pamela and Fraser did a good job looking at a long-standing story, and tried to see what does and does not stand the light of day, and , most importantly, what can be LEARNED. Shame on you, you bitter closed minded finger pointing types. Without flexibility and intellectual curiosity, we become no better the a medieval Inquisitioner, or Conservative Christians (more or less the same). And (though I disapprove of starting a sentence with 'and') please let us not fall prey to the way too common habit of being overly snarky in email communications. Remember we are addressing friends and kindred spirits here, not International Terrorists.

By: Uranus

Uranus — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:57:49 +0000

Dear Astrology-cast,

If i told you that the sun shone outa my a##s- would you do a show on that too?
Please send my love to Santa and his son Jesus.

Keep up the good work!
U

By: Catherine T

Catherine T — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:28:49 +0000

I find it faintly ammusing when people think treating theological or ancient texts is a mark of being a good scientist. It's also incorrect to assume that religious beliefs put some sort of limitation on a person's ability to conduct or communicate good science.

The "Star of Bethlehem" is a wonderous story and, whether true or not or whether we are believers or not, it invites us to consider some of the amazing sights we can see.

As an astronomy teacher myself, I think it is especially important to encourage people to take time just to sit back and wonder at all that is fantastic about the Universe, especially those things that we don't yet or may never understand. Studying astronomy is a journey and everyones experiences and specialities will be different, but it is certainly a humbling and awe-inspiring one for most. There is little room for arrogance because it limits our vision.