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I’m a post-grad evolutionary zoologist who’s also a passionate atheist, secularist, anti-theist, christ-mythicist, humanist, and all the rest. I’m passionate about all things science and the main reason I created this blog, alongside being about to rant about all things philosophy, politics, atheism and religion, was to propagate the magic of science!

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on 22/08/2011 at 2:03 AM | Reply peregrine

Could you please explain your choice of blog title? I am flummoxed.

-Peregrine
- on 22/08/2011 at 2:08 AM | Reply Pete Darwin
  
  Definitely mate. Caudal comes from Caudum which is latin for tail. Caudal luring is when an animal uses its tail in order to attract and then capture its prey, snakes such as vipers are a good example of this. They have a thin tip to their tail that looks like a worm or grub and when they lie still under leaves and wriggle their tail it attracts lizards or other animals interested in an easy meal, then they get eaten by the snake! The Caudal Lure is a song by an Australian band called Karnivool and it has atheistic themes and refers to religion (specifically Catholicism I believe). So I see organised religion using numerous aspects of their faith to ‘lure’ in others to take up the same faith and fill the church, little do they realise they’re sheep flocking to the wolf. So I thought it was appropriate
- on 12/09/2011 at 7:24 AM | Reply Quiana
  
  I was so confused about what to buy, but this makes it undrstenadable.
on 25/08/2011 at 12:21 AM | Reply WhoIs KoolKeith

I was listening to you on FreeThought radio, Imaginary Friends show. It was an entertaining show. But I think that you may seriously want to consider the arguments of William Lane Craig. A simple Youtube search will rock your world.
- on 25/08/2011 at 12:41 AM | Reply Pete Darwin
  
  Hey mate, cheers and glad you enjoyed it. I’ll YouTube William now, but to make it a little easier, what is the context within which I should consider his arguments? Are you referring to something I said in an interview on the Imaginary Friends Show or my arguments above relating to religion and caudal luring? Cheers
  
  Pete
on 25/08/2011 at 12:50 AM | Reply WhoIs KoolKeith

Thank you for your reply. Nice site, by the way. Might I suggest a video on youtube titled “Debate – William Lane Craig vs Christopher Hitchens – Does God Exist?”. He starts about 12 minutes into the video.

Cheers! from NC, USA!
-L
on 29/08/2011 at 2:35 PM | Reply sardonicious

Loving this blog. Follow’d. Keep doin’ what you do!
- on 29/08/2011 at 2:38 PM | Reply Pete Darwin
  
  Thank you kindly mate
on 29/08/2011 at 9:23 PM | Reply Mike10613

Your blog is very interesting, but perhaps you should write more about what you believe and attack the beliefs of others less. I agreed with some of your attacks on Christianity and right wind politics, but questioned you motives for those attacks. Bloggers aren’t unbiased and usually we don;t try to be unbiased but it can help to see both sides of an argument; and acknowledge both sides. I often write about the opposite view to what I believe because it is so ridiculous… I’m not criticising, I’m saying you have potential to do so much more.
- on 29/08/2011 at 9:29 PM | Reply Pete Darwin
  
  I really appreciate the comments mate, and will take it on board. I’ve still a great deal to learn and have room to improve no doubt. So even if it was criticism it’s welcomed all the same. I’ll try and better represent both sides in the future then my friend, or at least acknowledge the other side.
  
  Many thanks.
  
  Pete
on 24/09/2011 at 5:43 AM | Reply Brenda

I’ve signed up for your blog and am enjoying it. You may be interested in mine at http://www.leftchristianity.wordpress.com since you seem interested in the stories of religious people who have become atheists. I’m looking forward to reading your future posts.
on 16/01/2012 at 4:50 AM | Reply Neural Outlet..

“Rants on all things science, religion, philosophy and politics” – Well, I can’t turn down following that, can I!
on 21/01/2012 at 9:55 PM | Reply curiouscatlady

I just wanted to say… Your profile picture is so cool! You look like some sort of insect!
- on 21/01/2012 at 10:14 PM | Reply Pete Darwin
  
  Haha thanks , maybe arachnid seeing as I have 8 arms!
on 12/02/2012 at 7:12 PM | Reply Shelley Segal

Hi,
I’m also an Aussie Atheist. I just found your blog while I was looking for info on Metzizat b’peh. It’s shame its only something so awful that brought me here. Anyway, awesome blog! Karnivool’s pretty cool too If you don’t mind commercial music, check out my album, ‘An Atheist Album.’ http://freethoughtblogs.com/camelswithhammers/2011/11/30/shelley-segals-an-atheist-album-is-out-now/

Happy Darwin Day
- on 12/02/2012 at 9:02 PM | Reply Pete Darwin
  
  Hey Shelley, glad you found the blog and I like your music I’m having a listen now Keep in touch!
  
  Pete
on 24/02/2012 at 1:33 AM | Reply Darwin's Prisoners » 2-23-12 Liberals

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