Imprinting and belief in the human brain explored
The essay compares animal and human brains, noting imprinting in birds and mammals and questioning whether religious indoctrination constitutes imprinting. It reviews historical views of the heart and brain, cites Hippocrates, and mentions Asimov and Coleridge while pondering faith, reason, and brain function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Asimov
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Kubla Khan
Coleridge
God
Local Views From Eastern Iowans Open Forum
Periodic observations invited from thoughtful Eastern Iowans with unlimited topics. DeVere Hirt of Coralville, retired in 1973 as a VA Hospital clerk typist, shares his background as a life insurance agent, county clerk of court, real estate dealer and IRS employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVere Hirt
Coralville
IRS
Bible in classrooms sparks debate over origins and religion
National attention focused on the Clear Creek School District referendum in Johnson County. Voters rejected using the Bible as a compulsory or equal authority in secular courses, warning that public money for scripture would edge toward establishment. The essay argues for strict separation of church and state while allowing optional, nonauthoritative study of biblical texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek
Johnson County
Ian Johnson
University of Iowa Law
Supreme Court
Congress
Abbington
Wordsmanship and a whimsically blunt critique of language
Book editor Bridget Janus unveils Wordsmanship a witty column muse and Claurene deGran Verbatim Books drafts a humorous portable dictionary with George Booth cartoons The piece also surveys Abbington v Schempp and religious liberty in public schools noting Bible availability and court views on secular study and prayer in classrooms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Janus
Galimatias
Claurene deGran
George Booth
Verbatim Books
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Hippocrates
Christ
Katy Godar Gazette Editorial
Janus
Mme. deGran
Bloom
Furnell
Sneckthwaite
America
Potter Stewart
Stewart
William O. Douglas
Swiss Machinery
Switzerland
Basel
E.F. Hutton
Yves
Ino
Completelife
Ives
IkNow
Hutton
Dave
Greene & Associates
ST. Andrews N.E
Cedar Rapids
Bob
E.F. Hutton Life Insurance Company
North Torrey Pines Rd
P.O. Box
la Jolla
Calif
Hall-Ekfelt Furniture
1St Ave. S.E
Third Ave. S.E
Collins Rd
N.E
Hall Home Furnishings
Hall
T.V
Bentwood 5
Dinette
Collins Road
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