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When Can I Trust Scientists About Evolution?

The most commonly cited areas of evidence in favor of common ancestry include the fossil record and homology. Read More ›
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When Can I Trust What Scientists Say?

Claims are based on evidence, and different kinds and quantities of evidence provide different levels of confidence. Read More ›
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Origin of Life: When Favorite Narratives Unravel

As the excellent YouTube channel Theos Theory reminds us, stories of the origin of life rely more on audience credulity than on evidence. Read More ›
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The Human Body’s “Ultimate Engineering”: New Book Available for Pre-Order Now

Evolution prompts us to expect in our bodies a grab bag of botched experiments conducted by blind, purposeless natural groping.  Read More ›
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With James Tour, I Have Been Assessing the Evidence for Evolutionary Innovation

The evidence that is most often presented in support of evolution (i.e., the fossil record and homology) fails to meet the criteria for providing confidence. Read More ›
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Experts, Non-Experts, and the Wrong Experts

Philosopher of science Elay Shech gives RFK Jr. grief for a statement back in August that “Science is always evolving.” Read More ›
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Does Elon Musk Believe in God?

It’s the season of the unexpected convert, isn't it? Musk has more than enough smarts to evaluate that evidence for himself, once he has got it in front of him. Read More ›
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Science’s “Great Reversal”: Olivier Bonnassies and Brian Miller Discuss Evidence for God

What if the reality of God could be demonstrated scientifically? What evidence would it take? What would be the consequence? Read More ›
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Dembski Has Fun with Evolution’s “Overwhelming Evidence”

From Richard Dawkins and the like, William Dembski has heard the phrase many, many times. Read More ›
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Don’t Let Scientific Elites Settle the Question of Design in Nature for You

When it comes to science, many people don’t take the time to learn the evidence and arguments directly. Read More ›

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