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Are Scientists Allowed to Consider Unscientific Explanations? 

Let’s consider a narrower field. Geology, as everyone knows, is concerned with the natural processes that act upon the earth. Read More ›
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The Divide Between Science and Non-Science

The most commonly heard charge against ID is that it “isn’t science” and therefore can’t even be evaluated as a scientific alternative to Darwinian evolution. Read More ›
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Just Got Back from the Summer Seminars

As always, this selective program was entirely cost free to participants, thanks to our generous supporters. Read More ›
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On Human-Chimp Genetic Differences, the Critics Misstate My Arguments 

Evolution defenders generally accept the new evidence showing that humans and chimps are 15 percent genetically different but downplay the new number. Read More ›
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The CSC Summer Seminars: Once in a Lifetime, All Expenses Paid

Listening to scholars from various disciplines, and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery, I was awestruck by the truth and beauty of intelligent design.  Read More ›
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Casey Luskin: Intelligent Design, Islamic Edition

Much of the focus is on the “junk DNA” argument against ID, but stay tuned for the amusing case of Dr. Dan Stern Cardinale and the feathered crocodile. Read More ›
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Casey Luskin: The Origin and Uniqueness of Humans

Survive. Reproduce. Repeat. Is that all we’re here for? Some people make this claim. Read More ›
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Dr. Dan Has a Taste for Debate

From what I’ve been told, there are many examples of “non-conserved” regions having sequence-independent functions. Read More ›
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Casey Luskin Versus Dan Stern Cardinale: A Wonderful Debate About “Junk DNA”

Everyone did a great job, and the conversation was science-packed from beginning to end. Not one word of invective, and indeed highly cordial. Read More ›
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Mimetic Behavior in the Scientific Community

Sometimes the suppression comes from the government. The restriction on doctors' freedom to use promising treatments during the pandemic was unprecedented. Read More ›

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