Which of Richard Dawkins’ arguments did you find the most and least compelling?

Which of Richard Dawkins’ arguments did you find the most and least compelling?

Which elements of the 1925 trial of John T. Scopes were unusual? Why were they unusual? Why did the trial draw so much media attention?
2) What was one preconception you had that was uncomfortably challenged by the assigned readings? What was one preconception that was pleasantly challenged? Explain your answers.
3) Which of Richard Dawkins’ arguments did you find the most and least compelling? Explain your answer.
4) To what extent did Pope John Paul II find evolution compatible with Catholic teaching?
5) There is a humorous memetic image of Jesus holding a baby velociraptor (attached) that has been circulating online for years. In the original image, Jesus is holding a lamb (also attached). Without searching for information about these images, what do you think was the original, intended message underlying this meme? Why? Regardless of the original meaning, what are some other ways in which this meme could be interpreted? (fun fact: the term ‘meme’ was coined by Richard Dawkins in The Selfish Gene.)

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