Also (speaking to darth_ender) I actually try to steer clear of seeing anything that might put Nye in the same category as Dawkins in my mind, although I realize it’s a possibility. I’ve got a lot of fond memories of his TV show and would hate to taint that. Without any evidence whatsoever, I like to think he simply falls afoul of Carlin’s advice “Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.” If that’s not exactly how things went down, well, I don’t really need to know that. But I’m perfectly fine hating on Dawkins.
I truly loved his show as a kid, but I feel as if he’s taken a much more arrogant view in recent years. I’m sure I could find some evidence, but if you’d rather keep your fond memories, I won’t bother. I mean, I appreciate his contributions to my knowledge and love of science. It’s just that I don’t like his approach to religion.