I suggest that the next time the Sci-Fi Channel selects a columnist that they show more care. Intolerance is an ugly thing, no matter what side of the fence you're on. However, I must say that I find all three writers you've named worth the price of admission. Don't go religious on me. I believe in a brave new world, and the sci-fi stuff is great.
Religion is the foremost cause of war and death.
An interesting counterpoint, Hervard. I am a Christian, but I am also a huge fan of science fiction. Most of the time though I find it so humorous that SF enthusiasts think that SF is true or possibly true. People in general have mostly been, mostly are, and probably will be assholes. Remember one of the earliest SF stories, Plato's allegory of the cave, discovering truth and trying to share it with your fellow man will undoubtedly result in your own destruction.