Wallace Alcorn

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Wealth, like tithing, no cause for suspicion

Mitt Romney is getting a lot of negative criticism for 1) just being wealthy, 2) being smart enough to become wealthy, 3) not caring about ... Read more

Common sense not so common nowadays

We usually praise “common sense” and there is, indeed, much to be said for it. The first problem with talking about common sense, however, is ... Read more

Alcorn: Religious background non-issue for Romney

Mitt Romney is not the first Mormon to run for president of the United States, because none less than Joseph Smith did so in 1844. ... Read more

Science speaks well, but not the final word

We live in a scientific world and flourish because of science. From physics to biology to psychiatry to medical technology, we live better because of ... Read more | 4 comments

In religion vs. science, both sides need humility

In contrasting and comparing religion and science, which both religionists and scientists frequently do, it is crucial for both to compare “oranges with oranges” and ... Read more