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Why the Multiverse Theory Can’t Explain Away Cosmic Fine-Tuning

Many thoughtful people in science today would see the goal of science as explaining away both goal-directedness and thought. Read More ›
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There’s a Limit to What Nature Can Do

Nature actually has precious few options for manipulating the natural ingredients (atoms) of this universe. Read More ›
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Atheist Richard Dawkins: Intelligent Design Is a “Scientific Hypothesis,” Though Mistaken

This is a remarkable response, granting the premise of arguments for intelligent design like those of Stephen Meyer. Read More ›
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An Artist Talks with Dembski about Intelligent Design

Karen Wong began thinking about the “specified qualities that show up in art” and how “those qualities also show up everywhere else in the universe.” Read More ›
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New Graphic Novel Asks: Does God Exist?

Join two friends on an epic journey to tackle the ultimate mystery. Follow our dynamic duo as they explore the wonders of science. Read More ›
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Soul Survives Death? ER Doc Faces Skepticism

In discussion with Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Dr. Sam Parnia stuck to his clearly defined evidence, avoiding religious digressions. Read More ›
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Watch: Dr. Hedin’s Dangerous Question

Eric Hedin was enjoying a productive career as a professor at Ball State University when atheist activists tried to cancel him. Read More ›
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Is Assembling Life Like Assembling LEGOs?

Unfortunately, Sara Walker provides no clue as to what process does all the “constraining,” “funneling,” and “scaffolding.” Read More ›
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Optimization: A Theoretical Principle That Is Predictive for Biology

Are biological mechanisms optimized, or do they function poorly, evidence of their “poor design”? Read More ›
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Robin Collins’s “Fine-Tuning for Discoverability” Argument

In November 2000 we each presented at the “Science and Evidence for Design in the Universe” symposium at Yale University. Read More ›

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