re: So Cosmos is more atheistic rant than actual cosmos?

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They're hopeless. Just present the facts in an interesting, entertaining way.

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I disagree with this. Some certainly are...but not all. To not at least acknowledge the alternate beliefs and address them directly misses an opportunity to speak to those who really ARE open to being swayed. To pass up that opportunity with an actual science program given the atmosphere in which we live in this country would be a wasted one. And if you piss off those that already are closed minded to your view point...who really cares?

Secondly...the first COSMOS (and just as importantly Sagan himself) did this same thing back in 1980 and afterwards. Sagan pulled no punches and took direct shots and religion when he felt it necessary. I'm not quite sure why Tyson, a guy who is nowhere near as outspoken in regards to religion as Sagan was, is being tarred for something that has yet to REALLY be anything more than a wink and a nod.