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He is a "science popularizer", that is, one who writes or lectures about scientific topics for the lay public.  In this regard he is similar to such past and contemporary popularizers as [[Humphrey Davy]], [[Michael Faraday]], [[Arthur Eddington]], [[Isaac Asimov]], [[Carl Sagan]], and [[Neil deGrasse Tyson]].  Some of these people were/are notable scientists in their own right;  Mr. Nye is not.

He is a "science popularizer", that is, one who writes or lectures about scientific topics for the lay public.  In this regard he is similar to such past and contemporary popularizers as [[Humphrey Davy]], [[Michael Faraday]], [[Arthur Eddington]], [[Isaac Asimov]], [[Carl Sagan]], and [[Neil deGrasse Tyson]].  Some of these people were/are notable scientists in their own right;  Mr. Nye is not.

In 2010, he was given the Humanist of the Year award from the [[American Humanist Association]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxX11c1cSWU Ken Ham Responds to Bill Nye "The Humanist Guy"]</ref><ref>[http://www.americanhumanist.org/Humanism The AHA asserts "a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity"]</ref>  He identifies as an agnostic. Like many other non-Christians, Nye borrows from a Christian worldview on issues such as ethics.<ref>Ham, Ken (January 13, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2016/01/13/bill-nye-borrows-christian-worldview/ Bill Nye Borrows from a Christian Worldview]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref>

In 2010, he was given the Humanist of the Year award from the [[American Humanist Association]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxX11c1cSWU Ken Ham Responds to Bill Nye "The Humanist Guy"]</ref><ref>[http://www.americanhumanist.org/Humanism The AHA asserts "a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity"]</ref>  He identifies as an agnostic. Like many other non-Christians, Nye borrows from a Christian worldview on issues such as ethics.<ref>Ham, Ken (January 13, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2016/01/13/bill-nye-borrows-christian-worldview/ Bill Nye Borrows from a Christian Worldview]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref>

Mr. Nye's views on various matters relating to science are similar to those of most scientists&mdash;he believes in human-caused global climate change, macroevolution, and "old Earth" cosmology. Nye believes that "science is political."<ref name="SciencePolitical">Baker, Trent (April 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/04/22/bill-nye-science-political/ Bill Nye: ‘Science Is Political’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.</ref>

Mr. Nye's views on various matters relating to science are similar to those of most scientists&mdash;he believes in human-caused global climate change, macroevolution, and "old Earth" cosmology. Nye believes that "science is political."<ref name="SciencePolitical">Baker, Trent (April 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/04/22/bill-nye-science-political/ Bill Nye: ‘Science Is Political’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.</ref>

His mother was probably a codebreaker during the Second World War.<ref>http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/bill-nye-codebreaker-mom-science-teachers-can-change-world/</ref>

His mother was probably a codebreaker during the Second World War.<ref>http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/bill-nye-codebreaker-mom-science-teachers-can-change-world/</ref>

Mr. Nye accepts [[evolution]] and opposes [[creationism|Biblical creation]].  He strongly opposes the teaching of Biblical creation in public schools and rejects the "teach the controversy" stance that some people advocate, which presents both theories as equally valid and worthy of study.

Mr. Nye accepts [[evolution]] and opposes [[creationism|Biblical creation]].  He strongly opposes the teaching of Biblical creation in public schools and rejects the "teach the controversy" stance that some people advocate, which presents both theories as equally valid and worthy of study.

In 2012 he produced a video attacking the teaching of Biblical creation to children. In the video, he said: "I say to the grownups, 'If you want to deny evolution and live in your world that's completely inconsistent with everything we've observed in the universe, that's fine. But don't make your kids do it.'"<ref name="huffpo_interview">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/08/28/bill-nye-creationism_n_1837505.html</ref> In an interview on the topic he said "[t]he biblical stories were presented to me, but they never seemed reasonable."<ref name="huffpo_interview"/>  This stance, needless to say, does not sit well with the [[Answers in Genesis]] (AiG) organization, a [[Christian apologetics]] ministry, which argues that by supporting censoring the teaching of biblical creation, Nye thus supported brainwashing children with evolution rather than letting them have a balanced education on the topic.<ref>Mitchell, Elizabeth, Dr. (August 30, 2012). [https://answersingenesis.org/train-up-a-child/bill-nyes-crusade-for-your-kids/ Bill Nye’s Crusade for Your Kids]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref> That organization publicly called on Nye to debate the creation-evolution issue.<ref>Ham, Ken (September 8, 2012). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2012/09/08/we-are-publicly-challenging-bill-nye-to-a-debate/ We Are Publicly Challenging Bill Nye to a Debate]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref>

In 2012 he produced a video attacking the teaching of Biblical creation to children. In the video, he said: "I say to the grownups, 'If you want to deny evolution and live in your world that's completely inconsistent with everything we've observed in the universe, that's fine. But don't make your kids do it.'"<ref name="huffpo_interview">https://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/08/28/bill-nye-creationism_n_1837505.html</ref> In an interview on the topic he said "[t]he biblical stories were presented to me, but they never seemed reasonable."<ref name="huffpo_interview"/>  This stance, needless to say, does not sit well with the [[Answers in Genesis]] (AiG) organization, a [[Christian apologetics]] ministry, which argues that by supporting censoring the teaching of biblical creation, Nye thus supported brainwashing children with evolution rather than letting them have a balanced education on the topic.<ref>Mitchell, Elizabeth, Dr. (August 30, 2012). [https://answersingenesis.org/train-up-a-child/bill-nyes-crusade-for-your-kids/ Bill Nye’s Crusade for Your Kids]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref> That organization publicly called on Nye to debate the creation-evolution issue.<ref>Ham, Ken (September 8, 2012). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2012/09/08/we-are-publicly-challenging-bill-nye-to-a-debate/ We Are Publicly Challenging Bill Nye to a Debate]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref>

===2014 debate with Ken Ham===

===2014 debate with Ken Ham===

::''Main article: [[Bill Nye / Ken Ham debate of February 4, 2014]].''

::''Main article: [[Bill Nye / Ken Ham debate of February 4, 2014]].''

On February 4, 2014, Nye debated [[Ken Ham]], the president of the Christian apologetics ministry [[Answers in Genesis]].  The debate was widely watched on the internet.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/countering-the-culture/bill-nye-debates-ken-ham/ Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham]. ''Answers in Genesis''. February 4, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref> The debate was the dominant trending topic on Twitter and Facebook, and it was estimated that over 3 million people watched it live.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/creation-vs-evolution/over-3-million-tuned-in-live-for-historic-bill-nye-and-ken-ham-evolutioncreation-debate/ Over 3 Million Tuned In Live for Historic Bill Nye and Ken Ham Evolution/Creation Debate]. "'Answers in Genesis''. February 5, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref> It was reported by the mainstream media that because of the debate, interest, and support for the Ark Encounter, which had been struggling for funds, returned, and AiG was able to raise enough money so construction could begin in 2014,<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/28/creation-museum-kentucky-noahs-ark-museum-ken-ham |title= Creation Museum's $73m Noah's Ark park to begin construction in Kentucky |department= World news |newspaper= [[The Guardian]] |agency= [[Associated Press]] |date= 28 February 2014 |accessdate= 13 April 2014}}</ref> even though AiG has stated that this was not the case, as it was not reasonably possible to purchase a bond after the debate.<ref>Ham, Ken & Looy, Mark (August 22, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/media-misinformation-continues-ark/ Media Misinformation Continues with the Ark]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref>

On February 4, 2014, Nye debated [[Ken Ham]], the president of the Christian apologetics ministry [[Answers in Genesis]].  The debate was widely watched on the internet.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/countering-the-culture/bill-nye-debates-ken-ham/ Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham]. ''Answers in Genesis''. February 4, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref> The debate was the dominant trending topic on Twitter and Facebook, and it was estimated that over 3 million people watched it live.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/creation-vs-evolution/over-3-million-tuned-in-live-for-historic-bill-nye-and-ken-ham-evolutioncreation-debate/ Over 3 Million Tuned In Live for Historic Bill Nye and Ken Ham Evolution/Creation Debate]. "'Answers in Genesis''. February 5, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref> It was reported by the mainstream media that because of the debate, interest, and support for the Ark Encounter, which had been struggling for funds, returned, and AiG was able to raise enough money so construction could begin in 2014,<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/28/creation-museum-kentucky-noahs-ark-museum-ken-ham |title= Creation Museum's $73m Noah's Ark park to begin construction in Kentucky |department= World news |newspaper= [[The Guardian]] |agency= [[Associated Press]] |date= 28 February 2014 |accessdate= 13 April 2014}}</ref> even though AiG has stated that this was not the case, as it was not reasonably possible to purchase a bond after the debate.<ref>Ham, Ken & Looy, Mark (August 22, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/media-misinformation-continues-ark/ Media Misinformation Continues with the Ark]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref>

A YouTube video of the debate may be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6kgvhG3AkI here], and a transcript, courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Creation Fellowship, may be found [http://www.youngearth.org/index.php/archives/rmcf-articles/item/21-transcript-of-ken-ham-vs-bill-nye-debate here].

A YouTube video of the debate may be found [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6kgvhG3AkI here], and a transcript, courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Creation Fellowship, may be found [http://www.youngearth.org/index.php/archives/rmcf-articles/item/21-transcript-of-ken-ham-vs-bill-nye-debate here].

Nye supports a [[carbon tax]] on agriculture.<ref>Murphy, James (May 24, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/29128-science-guy-bill-nye-pushes-plan-to-tax-animal-exhaust “Science Guy” Bill Nye Pushes Plan to Tax Animal Exhaust]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 24, 2018.</ref>

Nye supports a [[carbon tax]] on agriculture.<ref>Murphy, James (May 24, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/29128-science-guy-bill-nye-pushes-plan-to-tax-animal-exhaust “Science Guy” Bill Nye Pushes Plan to Tax Animal Exhaust]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 24, 2018.</ref>

In a video interview released in April 2016, Nye stated his willingness to imprison those who disagree with his anthropomorphic climate change views.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (April 14, 2016). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/14/bill-nye-open-criminal-charges-jail-time-climate-c/ Bill Nye, the science guy, is open to criminal charges and jail time for climate change dissenters]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref> In July 2017, Nye stated that climate science would only advance when older people (aka. "climate change deniers") die out.<ref>Lim, Naomi (July 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/bill-nye-older-people-need-to-die-out-before-climate-science-can-advance/article/2629163 Bill Nye: Older people need to 'die' out before climate science can advance]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref>

In a video interview released in April 2016, Nye stated his willingness to imprison those who disagree with his anthropomorphic climate change views.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (April 14, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/apr/14/bill-nye-open-criminal-charges-jail-time-climate-c/ Bill Nye, the science guy, is open to criminal charges and jail time for climate change dissenters]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref> In July 2017, Nye stated that climate science would only advance when older people (aka. "climate change deniers") die out.<ref>Lim, Naomi (July 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/bill-nye-older-people-need-to-die-out-before-climate-science-can-advance/article/2629163 Bill Nye: Older people need to 'die' out before climate science can advance]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref>

In October 2017, Nye admitted that "It’s completely ineffective! I am a failure!" regarding his attempts to convince people that human-caused climate change is real.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (October 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/28/climate-change-crusader-bill-nye-says-i-am-a-failure/ Climate Change Crusader Bill Nye Says, ‘I Am a Failure’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref>

In October 2017, Nye admitted that "It’s completely ineffective! I am a failure!" regarding his attempts to convince people that human-caused climate change is real.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (October 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/28/climate-change-crusader-bill-nye-says-i-am-a-failure/ Climate Change Crusader Bill Nye Says, ‘I Am a Failure’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref>

===2017 Tucker Carlson debate===

===2017 Tucker Carlson debate===

==Abortion==

==Abortion==

Nye rejects the fact that [[unborn]] human beings are actually human beings.<ref>Zanotti, Emily (September 29, 2015). [http://thefederalist.com/2015/09/29/bill-nye-the-not-so-great-at-science-guy/ Bill Nye, The Not So Great At Science Guy]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Ham, Ken (September 28, 2015). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2015/09/28/bill-nye-tells-women/ Bill Nye Tells Women What to Do!]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref><ref>George, Robert P.; Lee, Patrick (September 28, 2015). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/424721/bill-nye-youtube-abortion Back to Science Class for the Science Guy]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Maren, Jonathon Van (September 30, 2015). [http://www.lifenews.com/2015/09/30/the-top-10-ways-bill-nye-the-science-guy-is-wrong-about-abortion/ The Top 10 Ways Bill Nye the Science Guy Is Wrong About Abortion]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref> He has claimed that "fertilized eggs are not humans."<ref>Berry, Susan (February 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/09/science-guy-bill-nye-claims-fertilized-eggs-not-humans/ Watch: ‘Science Guy’ Bill Nye Claims Fertilized Eggs ‘Are Not Humans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2018.</ref>

Nye rejects the fact that [[unborn]] human beings are actually human beings.<ref>Zanotti, Emily (September 29, 2015). [https://thefederalist.com/2015/09/29/bill-nye-the-not-so-great-at-science-guy/ Bill Nye, The Not So Great At Science Guy]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Ham, Ken (September 28, 2015). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2015/09/28/bill-nye-tells-women/ Bill Nye Tells Women What to Do!]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref><ref>George, Robert P.; Lee, Patrick (September 28, 2015). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/424721/bill-nye-youtube-abortion Back to Science Class for the Science Guy]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Maren, Jonathon Van (September 30, 2015). [https://www.lifenews.com/2015/09/30/the-top-10-ways-bill-nye-the-science-guy-is-wrong-about-abortion/ The Top 10 Ways Bill Nye the Science Guy Is Wrong About Abortion]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref> He has claimed that "fertilized eggs are not humans."<ref>Berry, Susan (February 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/09/science-guy-bill-nye-claims-fertilized-eggs-not-humans/ Watch: ‘Science Guy’ Bill Nye Claims Fertilized Eggs ‘Are Not Humans’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 9, 2018.</ref>

==Eugenics==

==Eugenics==

In late April 2016, [[Weather Channel]] founder [[John Coleman]] (a meteorologist for over six decades), accused Bill Nye of being ''"a pretend scientist in a bow tie."'' He went on to add that ''"In 20 or 30 years, when Nye is an old man, he will realize how wrong he was as the Earth continue to be a just a great place to live."''<ref>[http://www.climatedepot.com/2016/04/29/weather-channel-founder-slams-bill-nye-calls-him-a-pretend-scientist-in-a-bow-tie/ Weather Channel Founder Slams Bill Nye: Calls him ‘a pretend scientist in a bow tie’]</ref>

In late April 2016, [[Weather Channel]] founder [[John Coleman]] (a meteorologist for over six decades), accused Bill Nye of being ''"a pretend scientist in a bow tie."'' He went on to add that ''"In 20 or 30 years, when Nye is an old man, he will realize how wrong he was as the Earth continue to be a just a great place to live."''<ref>[http://www.climatedepot.com/2016/04/29/weather-channel-founder-slams-bill-nye-calls-him-a-pretend-scientist-in-a-bow-tie/ Weather Channel Founder Slams Bill Nye: Calls him ‘a pretend scientist in a bow tie’]</ref>

Nye was strongly criticized in April 2017 when he released his Netflix TV show ''Bill Nye Saves The World'', which was full of vulgarity, sarcasm, and segregation of people who disagreed with Nye's own interpretations.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/reviews/tv/bill-nye-saves-the-world-netflix-series-review/ Bill Nye Saves the World Netflix Series Review]. ''Answers in Genesis''. April 25, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.</ref> In it, he promoted his political and social views of [[Gender confusion|gender identity]] and environmentalism, appearing to place those views over actual science.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (April 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/04/26/bill-nye-destroyed-his-scientific-credibility-in-a-single-netflix-episode/ BOKHARI: Bill Nye Destroyed His ‘Scientific’ Credibility In A Single Netflix Episode]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.</ref> He used perverted illustrations and popular songs to prove his arguments regarding gender, rather than actual science.<ref>Kew, Ben (May 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/05/02/bill-nye-uses-ice-cream-cartoon-to-teach-about-the-flavors-of-sexuality/ Bill Nye Uses Ice Cream Cartoon to Teach About ‘Flavors of Sexuality’ (Video)]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2017.<br>'''WARNING: some content is inappropriate and disturbing'''</ref> In contrast to his stated views in his 2017 Netflix show, by stated in his 1996 ''Bill Nye the Science Guy'' show that chromosomes determine gender and that male and female were the only possible genders.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/2017/04/bill-nye-in-96-chromosomes-determine-gender/ Bill Nye in '96: Chromosomes determine gender]. ''WND''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.</ref> Some of Nye's colleagues on his show made extreme comments. Marcella Arguello, a writer for the show, wrote on Twitter that the deaths of "a few old a** conservative white men" would be worth it if it lead to [[gun control]].<ref>Bokhari, Allum (June 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/06/24/bill-nye-writer-says-shes-ok-old-ass-conservative-white-men-dying-following-scalise-shooting/ Bill Nye Show Writer Ready to Accept Deaths of ‘Old Ass Conservative White Men’ If It Sparks Gun Control Debate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.</ref>

Nye was strongly criticized in April 2017 when he released his Netflix TV show ''Bill Nye Saves The World'', which was full of vulgarity, sarcasm, and segregation of people who disagreed with Nye's own interpretations.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/reviews/tv/bill-nye-saves-the-world-netflix-series-review/ Bill Nye Saves the World Netflix Series Review]. ''Answers in Genesis''. April 25, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.</ref> In it, he promoted his political and social views of [[Gender confusion|gender identity]] and environmentalism, appearing to place those views over actual science.<ref>Bokhari, Allum (April 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/04/26/bill-nye-destroyed-his-scientific-credibility-in-a-single-netflix-episode/ BOKHARI: Bill Nye Destroyed His ‘Scientific’ Credibility In A Single Netflix Episode]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.</ref> He used perverted illustrations and popular songs to prove his arguments regarding gender, rather than actual science.<ref>Kew, Ben (May 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/05/02/bill-nye-uses-ice-cream-cartoon-to-teach-about-the-flavors-of-sexuality/ Bill Nye Uses Ice Cream Cartoon to Teach About ‘Flavors of Sexuality’ (Video)]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2017.<br>'''WARNING: some content is inappropriate and disturbing'''</ref> In contrast to his stated views in his 2017 Netflix show, by stated in his 1996 ''Bill Nye the Science Guy'' show that chromosomes determine gender and that male and female were the only possible genders.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/2017/04/bill-nye-in-96-chromosomes-determine-gender/ Bill Nye in '96: Chromosomes determine gender]. ''WND''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.</ref> Some of Nye's colleagues on his show made extreme comments. Marcella Arguello, a writer for the show, wrote on Twitter that the deaths of "a few old a** conservative white men" would be worth it if it lead to [[gun control]].<ref>Bokhari, Allum (June 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/06/24/bill-nye-writer-says-shes-ok-old-ass-conservative-white-men-dying-following-scalise-shooting/ Bill Nye Show Writer Ready to Accept Deaths of ‘Old Ass Conservative White Men’ If It Sparks Gun Control Debate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.</ref>

==References==

==References==