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Foundational Evidence for Design: The Generalized Second Law of Thermodynamics

For almost the last 40 years, I have understood the truth of Gange's statement based on its foundation in well-established laws of physics. Read More ›
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Theory of Increasing Complexity Fails the Test of Science

What are evolutionists to do when their theory runs afoul of the laws of nature? Why, propose a bold new law of nature! Read More ›
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What Lies Beyond Death? A Physicist’s Take

The very existence of life — the fact that we are here at all to the pose the question — calls for something more than physical nature. Read More ›
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The Origin of Life and the Wonder of Daily Existence

Sometimes, civilization’s design breaks down, and we then see how complex, interdependent, and fragile the system really is. Read More ›
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Is Life an Information Ratchet?

Some examples of ratchets include a socket wrench, an old-fashioned car jack, and a winch mounted on a truck or on a ship to haul up an anchor. Read More ›
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The Marvel of a Seed

From a cursory examination, a seed may seem like a fairly simple little thing, but more analysis reveals layers of functional complexity. Read More ›
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C. S. Lewis: Four Arguments for Intelligent Design

I’ve had an opportunity to preview the new movie about C. S. Lewis and his journey to religious belief. Read More ›
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Evolution Presupposes Intelligent Design: Case of the Coronavirus

Undirected natural selection can’t lift itself by its own bootstraps — accidents can’t happen in nature except in a sea of design. Read More ›
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Did COVID-19 Virus Evolve by Natural Selection?

Natural selection, if understood as undirected variation and differential reproductive success, is a destructive process. Read More ›

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