Bill Nye Boo'd In Texas For Saying The Moon Reflects The Sun

[D Gary Grady]

94. Alas for fun times, the story is *MOSTLY BOGUS*

You know, we should all exercise a little habitual skepticism here, especially of too-good-to-be-true stories we really want to believe, lest we turn into the Good Twin of the Tea Party.

During his talk Bill Nye in passing made a point about how silly a hyper-literal reading the Bible could be, and some audience members apparently misconstrued his remarks to be a general attack on the Bible, and in anger a few of them stormed out. While some accounts say one of the people talking offense shouted something on the order of "We believe in God!" a journalist actually present described the reaction as "a low murmur," and Bill Nye himself said that he did not recall being heckled and pointed out that he received a standing ovation at the end. Even among those taking offense, there's no indication any of them think the Moon shines by its own light.

For a sensible account from a blogger who initially helped spread the rumor, see http://www.examiner.com/article/reporter-of-bill-nye-moonbat-story-speaks