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Weird Water and Its Role in the Rise of Chemistry

Water has been crucial in the transition from alchemy to the science of chemistry. Read More ›
William Erasmus Darwin
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Design in the Grand Human Story

Two famous individuals who share the birthdate of February 12, 1809, are Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln. Read More ›
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Here Is What We Mean by Intelligent Design (And What We Don’t)

Some ID supporters agree with universal common descent, but many ID supporters argue against the idea that all life shares a common ancestor. Read More ›
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Understanding Design Arguments: An Introduction for Catholics

What ID denies is that every feature of nature is the product of natural forces all the way down. This commitment is necessarily shared by Catholics. Read More ›
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When Catholics Argue for Intelligent Design

The evidence from science is clear, but with the discussion of philosophical questions, the necessity of a Creator becomes overwhelming.  Read More ›
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New Book Offers the CATHOLIC Case for Intelligent Design

The world — indeed, the universe — is charged with grandeur. Everything speaks of its beauty, power, and purpose — of its exquisite and intelligent design. Read More ›
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Remembering Paul Johnson’s Assessment of Darwin

The reviewers that insist this work is “ludicrous,” a “smear,” or a “hatchet job” are wrong; it is none of these. Read More ›
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Pope Benedict on Intelligent Design and the Dangers of Darwinian Materialism

“We are not some casual and meaningless product of evolution,” he said. “Each of us is the result of a thought of God.” Read More ›
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The Art of Concealment: Darwin and Chance

It is appropriate that Fortuna’s emblematic representation with her ubiquitous wheel should have gone on to become the prototype of the modern roulette wheel. Read More ›
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Our Friend, Tom Bethell

On February 12, 2021, Tom Bethell passed away at the age of 84 after a long illness. Read More ›

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