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Cupples Basement
Nathan Lents
Photo: Basement of Cupples Hall, Washington University, by John West.

According to Biologist Nathan Lents, It’s “Racist” to Invite Condemnation of Racism

Not content with ripping Dr. Behe, Professor Lents now seeks to assassinate my character. Try to follow his logic if you can. Read More ›
Darwin statue
Wilson
Photo: Statue of Charles Darwin, Natural History Museum, London, by ddouk via Pixabay.

When Richard Lenski Is Finished Reviewing Darwin Devolves, Michael Behe Will Reply

Out of consideration for readers who want to judge the disagreements for themselves, that seems like the way to go. Read More ›
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Summer Seminars
Photo credit: Nathan Dumlao via Unsplash.

Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design — Unique Opportunity for the Sincerely Curious Learner

Recently I spoke to a university senior who is a leader in a political club at her school. I wondered how things were going for the club. Read More ›
Darwin Devolves
pre-order
Photo credit: Robert Crowther.

Darwin Devolves Rides a Wave; One Week Left to Pre-order and Get the Perks!

I’m trying to think of a book that provoked as much discussion and debate — before it is even published. Read More ›
Richard Lenski
Darwin Devolves
Photo: Richard Lenski, by Zachary Blount [CC BY-SA 4.0], from Wikimedia Commons.

Conversation Evolves: Richard Lenski Responds to Michael Behe

Yes, Nathan Lents, finally we agree: it is “A good day for thoughtful discussion of evolution.” Read More ›
Descartes
René Descartes
Image: René Descartes, after Frans Hals, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Why the Design in Living Things Goes Far Beyond Machinery

French philosopher René Descartes conceived of living things as complex machines, a concept now known as the “machine metaphor.” Read More ›
polar bear warning sign
Coyne
Photo: A Norwegian road sign by Bjørn Christian Tørrissen [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

Coyne and Polar Bears: Why You Should Never Rely on Incompetent Reviewers

A very common way to try to discredit an argument is to exaggerate it, ignore distinctions an author makes, and/or change carefully qualified claims into bizarre absolutes. Read More ›
Gauger St. Louis 2
Photo: A.J. Roberts, Ann Gauger, and William Lane Craig in St. Louis, with the permission of Peaceful Science.

Meetings on Adam and Eve: Stretching the Boundaries

What brought us all together? Professor S. Joshua Swamidass of Washington University has two projects going. Read More ›
Richard Lenski
Darwin Devolves
Photo: Richard Lenski, by Zachary Blount [CC BY-SA 4.0], from Wikimedia Commons.

Woo-hoo! In Science Review of Darwin Devolves, Lenski Has No Response to My Main Argument

In a few days I will offer a detailed rebuttal. But here is the overwhelmingly important point to notice right up front. Read More ›

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