Every one knew how laborious the usual Method is of attaining to Arts and Sciences; whereas by his Contrivance, the most ignorant Person at a reasonable Charge, and with a little bodily Labour, may write Books in Philosophy, Poetry, Politicks, Law, Mathematicks and Theology, without the least Assistance from Genius or Study.

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Posted on Saturday 2 April 2005

Ignorance is Bliss : So why aren't more people happy?
--- Alfred E. Neumann



"He turned his face away from the proffered crucifix and died in silence."
Cheesy as a paperback cover, Giordano Bruno Burning by André Durand (2000).

More on Bruno here.

From a recent press release by Alan Leshner, CEO of the Association of Science-Technology Centers which protests the decision made by dozens of Imax theaters across the US not to run science films that discuss evolution:
The desire not to antagonize audiences and to avoid negative business outcomes is entirely understandable. Yet, the suppression of scientifically accurate information as a response to those with differing perspectives is inappropriate and threatens both the integrity of science and the broader public education to which we all are committed. It is also objectionable to many stakeholders — including many with strong religious convictions — who understand that religion and science are not in opposition [emphasis added].
A fine sentiment - assuming it was even the slightest bit true.