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“Friends with Francis”: How Institutions Devolve

Among the temptations we face as humans, friendship — otherwise such a wonderful thing — doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Read More ›
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A Useful Christian: John West on Francis Collins and Stockholm Syndrome Christianity

There are Stockholm syndrome Jews as well — you’ll see them parading with “anti-Zionist” groups on campus and in the street. Read More ›
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Dawkins and Picard Win This Year’s Trotter Prize

A reflection on the 2025 Trotter Prize Lecture delivered by Oxford's Richard Dawkins and MIT's Rosalind Picard. Read More ›
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Evangelizing for Darwin: John West Reads from Stockholm Syndrome Christianity

As Exhibit A of an influential evangelical Christian that has been captivated by scientific materialism, West unpacks the legacy of Dr. Francis Collins. Read More ›
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Francis Collins and Stockholm Syndrome Christianity

Collins has been celebrated by many of his fellow evangelicals because of his acceptance by the secular establishment. Read More ›
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How Stockholm Syndrome Christianity Hinders Scientific Progress

In a nutshell, theistic evolution is the attempt to reconcile belief in God with the standard evolutionary account of life’s origins. Read More ›
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When Christians in Science Embrace Scientific Materialism

John West explains that “Stockholm syndrome” refers to the tendency of a victim to bond with or sympathize with his or her captor. Read More ›
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The Slippery Slope of Theistic Darwinism: The Sad Cases of Howard Van Till and Karl Giberson

After retiring from Calvin, Howard Van Till evolved well beyond Christianity. Indeed, he eventually evolved beyond theism. Read More ›
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New “Long Story Short” Video Addresses Challenges from Junk DNA Defenders

Of course, die-hard evolution defenders were not going to take these major shifts in thinking about “junk DNA” sitting down. Read More ›
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No. 2 Story of 2024: Darwinists Devolve

One sign of a robust scientific theory is the quality of its most prominent proponents. But serious advocates of Darwinism have become an endangered species. Read More ›

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