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A Thought Experiment

A doctor, having found out that I did ID research, asked me if my research indicated something could evolve that I had thought could not, would I publish it? Read More ›
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Yes! There Is Evidence for the Intelligent Design of the Brain

Imagine that you are on a train in England and you see a collection of stones on a hillside that says BRITISH RAILWAYS WELCOMES YOU TO WALES. Read More ›
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Charles Darwin’s “Intelligent Design”

"To those whose delight it is to dwell upon the manifold instances of intelligent design which everywhere surround us, this book will be a rich storehouse." Read More ›
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Darwin Wept: Cambrian Brains and Other Challenges for Evolution

Whenever you find papers and articles dealing with the Cambrian fossil record in the usual science journals, there are commonalities. Read More ›
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Darwin’s Most Important Book?

Darwin was not at all unsure about the value of his orchid book. He viewed it as presenting the most convincing case for natural selection that he could make. Read More ›
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Berlinski Talks with Metaxas Momentarily!

This is quite the combination of minds and personalities: David Berlinski will be on the Eric Metaxas Show today at noon. Read More ›
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Applying the Design Filter to Biological Sands

If you look closely at beach sand, you may find some grains that stand out. They are shaped like spirals, stars, or striated cones. Read More ›
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Image source: Unbelievable? via YouTube (screenshot).

Luskin, Shapiro: Has Intelligent Design Waned?

Shapiro suggests that ID often amounts to a presenter highlighting an amazing feature in biology and then giving glory to God. Read More ›
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Listen: Luskin and Shapiro on Using, and Abusing, the Term “Intelligent Design”

Geologist Casey Luskin and science historian Adam Shapiro debate the meaning and prospects of ID. Read More ›

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