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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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Conversation with Dr. Egnor: Near-Death Experiences and Saving the Culture

"Near-death experiences (NDEs) are a huge and complex topic. Tens of millions of people have had NDEs and similar spiritual experiences." Read More ›
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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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With Scopes Trial Anniversary Approaching, We Need Science, Not Just Feelings

At best, Christian commitment without a reasonable basis is only shifting sand under believers’ feet. At worst, it invites disdain. Read More ›
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Far from Chastened by Reality, Scientific Authoritarians Are Doubling Down

Ethan Siegel, an astrophysicist and award-winning science writer, advocates for criminally and civilly punishing violators of the “scientific consensus.” Read More ›
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In Covid Response, Government Did Not Trust the People with Information

Ex-CDC director Robert Redfield explores the issue of trust in public health — and its loss — with Wesley J. Smith. Read More ›
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Comet Caps a Year of Natural Beauty

I took a set of images of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS last night, which was the first sighting I had of it. It's visible to the unaided eye. Read More ›
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To Understand the Meaning of a Solar Eclipse

The rare places where observers can exist are also the best places for observing. The universe seems to be designed not just for life but also for discovery. Read More ›
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Granting Rights to Nature Is Being Negotiated at the United Nations

“Nature rights” and “ecocide” are part of the effort among radicals to destroy Western civilization, the central principle of which is human exceptionalism. Read More ›
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Intelligent Design in Human-Animal Friendships

A man and his emotional support alligator, Wally, made headlines last week when they tried to attend a baseball game together in Philadelphia. Read More ›

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