While I am aware that certain people of a very liberalist mentality try to deny that there are different races of human beings, I cannot help be see such denial as being an absurdity. It is equivalent to saying that there is no such thing as different breeds of dogs, when in fact it is exceedingly obvious that there are different canine breeds, just as there are different races of humans. While there are some dogs who are mixed and do not belong to any particular breed, that in no way invalidates the existence of the the many other various breeds, and the same holds true for humans. Perhaps it is simply part of the liberalist agenda to encourage inter-breeding between races as a means of doing away with the differences between them; but that in itself is an extremely radical ideology which is far less desirable than one which would seek to preserve the distinctions that are an intrinsic part of the various races in their natural state of existence.

Ben

And for the Clan crest: http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/akins-family-crest.htm

Neither of which as far as I can see should be reason for causing a “major publicity nightmare” as many families (literally hundreds) have their own tartan, and thousands more have coats of arms associated with them.

that’s absurd. of course one can discriminate based on imaginary or meaningless properties. it’s just a stupid thing to do. one might, for instance, manufacture a secret conspiracy of all people with type AB+ blood, and assume that any apparently benign actions of such people are cover for their hidden corrupt soul. after all, they can take blood donations from anyone, but are “not able” to make them in return (”not able” or “won’t”, eh?). that’s the level of validity that most of us see in racist nonsense, such as that expressed in the quote from Mr. Akins – which is to say, no validity at all.

So, four reviews from unknown individuals from unknown organisations (try Googling them), is supposed to convince us that this isn’t a hoax?

The Thomas Jefferson quote really isn’t relevant here. Racism as it exists in the world today is not a harmless personal belief. It strongly affects people’s lives, some more than others. Academic dishonesty interferes with other scholarship in that field and both scholars and spiritual seekers have a prerogative to root it out where it exists. “Just not buying it” isn’t enough if the statements about this book are true.

Alas, I have no idea what the managing editor found to spark the plaigarism charge. I am sorry.

If different races do not exist (which is what you seem to suggest), then there can be no such thing as racism or racists; in which case your objections to Mr. Akins’ views on such matters become entirely moot, as one cannot discriminate against that which does not exist.

Ben