Macht is linking to this post by developmental biologist PZ Myers, in which Myers sings his usual song:

We need more atheists speaking out - that's how we're going to get people used to the fact that we exist. The fact that we are content to work with the religious, while many of the religious will not reciprocate that tolerance and even some of our fellow scientists want to hide us away, is a good example of who is holding the moral high ground here, and Ruse's condemnation is yet another reason why I don't hold much respect for the guy.

As Macht already pointed out, Michael Ruse is himself quite open about his agnosticism, and isn't saying anything about "hiding atheists away". What I find truly ironic is that it was Myers himself who was making the "let's not offend their sensitivities" argument when Islamic riots were burning down embassies over the Mohammed drawings.

Added, a few seconds later: Oh yeah, don't miss Myers accusing Ruse of being condescending towards Christians. We all know how respectful Myers is towards that group.

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