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Photo: A scene from The Story of Everything, by Nathan Jacobson.

The Science of Theism as a Healing Salve

One reason I’m grateful for it is that the film makes a scientific case for theism of a kind that unites. It comes at an important moment for that. Read More ›
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Image: "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776," by John Trumbull, via GPA Photo Archive/Flickr (cropped).

John West: Our National Creed Rests on Propositions About Reality

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, what “story” we hold to be true matters as much as it has always done. Read More ›
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Luskin: If Aliens Exist, They Were Designed Just Like We Were

I’m an agnostic on these purported technologically super-advanced creatures with their physics-defying crafts. Read More ›
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Why Darwinian Theory Threatens the Declaration of Independence

Dr. John West highlights how modern scientific discoveries in biology, physics, and cosmology are now reinforcing the core claims of the Declaration. Read More ›
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The Science Behind the Declaration of Independence

The scientific consensus of the Founders’ era confirmed the truths of the Declaration. Read More ›
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In the Year of the Declaration’s 250th, Condemning Slavery in the Name of a “Vibe”?

How urgent this book’s message is was brought home to me over the weekend in a conversation with a bright young man. Read More ›
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The Denial of Limited Government in the Name of Science

Charles Darwin was honored for showing that the truths preached by the political philosophers had been substantiated by biological science. Read More ›
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Image: The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776, by John Trumbull, via Wikimedia Commons.

War on the Founding: New Book by John West Describes the “Battle for America’s Soul”

At the present moment, defending the Declaration as our creed puts you on a collision course with some very influential people. Read More ›
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No. 7 Story for 2025: World’s “Best-Known Journalist” Meets Michael Egnor

Piers Morgan, who is Catholic, says he already believed in life after death from faith and Scripture. What he wanted, he said, was scientific evidence for it. Read More ›
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Charlie Kirk and the Ultimate Form of Cancellation

It's not just on college campuses. There are many public forums, including churches, synagogues, and city streets. Read More ›

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