The Placenta Problem: How Common Descent Fails

_{Ann Gauger
June 17, 2016

Biology, Genetics

9}

Philosopher Vincent Torley (and Professor Josh Swamidass) have been trying to persuade me that common descent is the only rational view to affirm. Read More ›

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Author
Ann Gauger

Date
June 16, 2016

Categories
Biology
Genetics
Zoology
Tagged
, __tedited, common ancestry, common descent, design detection, genetic similarities, human genome, junk DNA, marsupials, materialistic science, opossum, pseudogenes, software analogy, synteny, unguided natural processes, V.J. Torley}

The Opossum’s Tale: The Torley Saga, Cont.

_{Ann Gauger
June 16, 2016

Biology, Genetics, Zoology

8}

I'll make this simple. The evidence for synteny in opossums and chickens is good. Surprised? Read More ›

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Author
Ann Gauger

Date
June 10, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Genetics
Tagged
, __tedited, absence of evidence, common descent, egg laying, genes, genetic similarities, S. Joshua Swamidass, scientific debate, scientific reasoning, synteny, V.J. Torley}

Vincent Torley Thinks I Have Egg on My Face

_{Ann Gauger
June 10, 2016

Evolution, Genetics

12}

I didn't expect to be honored by a 7500-word broadside by philosopher Dr. Vincent Torley, assisted by Dr. Josh Swamidass of Washington University. Read More ›

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Date
May 23, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Genetics
Human Origins and Anthropology
Tagged
, __tedited, common descent, Dennis Venema, egg laying, functional sequences, human lineages, junk DNA, pseudogenes, V.J. Torley}

Functional Pseuodogenes and Common Descent

_{Science & Culture
May 23, 2016

Evolution, Genetics, Human Origins and Anthropology

13}

V.J. Torley and our colleague Cornelius Hunter have continued their discussion. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
May 16, 2016

Categories
Scientific Reasoning
Tagged
, __tedited, common descent, insults, Response to Criticism, S. Joshua Swamidass, scientific credibility, scientific debate, theistic evolution, trust in scientists}

Advice to a Theistic Evolutionist

_{David Klinghoffer
May 16, 2016

Scientific Reasoning

5}

Joshua Swamidass is a reputable scientist at Washington University, a passionate Christian speaking to other passionate Christians. Read More ›

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Author
Casey Luskin

Date
May 16, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Genetics
Human Origins and Anthropology
Tagged
, __edited, 1 percent myth, chimp genome, common descent, common design, genetic similarity, human genome, persistent scientific errors, waiting-time problem}

In Arguments for Common Ancestry, Scientific Errors Compound Theoretical Problems

_{Casey Luskin
May 16, 2016

Evolution, Genetics, Human Origins and Anthropology

26}

Our Discovery Institute colleague Cornelius Hunter has offered a response to Dr. Joshua Swamidass's arguments. Read More ›

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Author
John G. West

Date
May 14, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Genetics
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, __edited, anti-science, censorship, common descent, intolerance, Overruling Intelligence, viewpoint diversity}

Debating Common Ancestry

_{John G. West
May 14, 2016

Evolution, Genetics, Intelligent Design

2}

Intelligent design is not incompatible with the idea that living things share a common ancestor. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
May 13, 2016

Categories
Faith & Science
Scientific Reasoning
Tagged
, __tedited, assumptions, common descent, Cornelius Hunter, empirical evidence, misrepresentation, S. Joshua Swamidass, science and faith, scientific debate, scientific reasoning, theology, V.J. Torley}

Of Tree Rings and Humans

_{David Klinghoffer
May 13, 2016

Faith & Science, Scientific Reasoning

8}

"Let us imagine that God creates a fully grown tree today, and places it in a forest." Read More ›

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Author
Cornelius Hunter

Date
May 13, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Genetics
Human Origins and Anthropology
Tagged
, __tedited, ad hominem, chimp genome, common descent, creationism, criticisms, egg laying, forensic science, genetic similarities, human origins, misrepresentation, S. Joshua Swamidass, scientific debate, scientific reasoning, straw man, theologians, V.J. Torley, Warfare Thesis}

One Long Argument — Responding to VJ Torley on Human-Ape Common Descent

_{Cornelius Hunter
May 13, 2016

Evolution, Genetics, Human Origins and Anthropology

5}

At Uncommon Descent, Torley has analyzed my criticism of S. Joshua Swamidass's recent article, "Evidence and Evolution." Read More ›

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Author
Paul Nelson

Date
January 27, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, __cedited, common descent, evolution, intelligent design, science, Views}

Accepting, or Rejecting, Common Descent Has Real Consequences for Biological Understanding

_{Paul Nelson
January 27, 2016

Evolution, Intelligent Design

4}

Some have said that intelligent design does not commit one to accepting or rejecting common descent, and I agree. Read More ›