However, the autism thing seems to have been so bungled in the media I’m not sure how people who don’t read Skeptic, etc.. could possibly sort through it. Much like when getting my car fixed, I tend to do as the doctor says. I wonder if some doctors contribute to the confusion, or if this is a part of the anti-intellectual, anti-authority thing.

And regarding the homosexual language, our church has homosexual couples who attend regularly and visibly. I do know this isn’t necessarily the case everywhere, and that is unfortunate. Many Methodist ministers have had their hearts/minds changed on this particular subject as they’ve learned more and more about it. Hopefully we’ll continue to move forward.

Are you attending UUMC? I really liked that place, though it may be a bit conservative for my tastes now.

I’ve never been a Methodist, but I was brought up near Epworth where the Wesleys grew up (the school trip to the rectory was rather boring, I’m afraid), so I feel some sort of affinity to Methodism. So it’s great to hear that they’ve stood up for sensible science.