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Denton: Properties of Oxygen, Water, Light Were “Envisaged” for Us at the Very Beginning

Biologist Michael Denton takes a long view — the longest view imaginable in our universe. Read More ›
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Scientists Keep Removed Human Uterus Alive for a Day; Get Ready for Experiments

So, the plan ultimately is to manufacture human life solely for experimenting upon. Read More ›
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When Doctors’ Faith Loses to Bureaucratic Power

In Canada, the family of a euthanized woman, forced to leave a Catholic hospital to be killed, is seeking to compel Catholic hospitals to permit euthanasia. Read More ›
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Catholicism and “Evolution,” Whatever That Means

In the book review by Stephen Barr, I count 66 mentions of “evolution” and not one of “Darwinian evolution.” Read More ›
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Wesley J. Smith: Frightening Abuses of Science

Experiments on the living unborn. Organ harvesting. Reckless biotech. Radical environmentalism. Read More ›
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Contrary to Claims, Bioethics Is Not a “Moral Tradition”

Talk about a “heads we win, tails you lose” consensus that can drive Hippocratic physicians out of the profession. Read More ›
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From John West, a Concise Explanation of Evolution’s Toxicity

At a dinner at my home, a guest launched into a lengthy explanation of why, as a religious person, neither he nor anyone should be bothered by “evolution.” Read More ›
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In a Materialistic Universe, Literature Doesn’t Make Sense 

Some assume humanity’s longstanding appreciation for art, be it literary, visual, or musical, has evolutionary groundings. Read More ›
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Materialism Is Sounding Super Tired Lately

This sort of cross between a fairy tale and pop psychology helps pop science readers pass the time while listening to the latest announcement of a flight delay. Read More ›
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Intelligent Design and the Problem of Evil

The presence of evil and suffering calls for justification. But which scientific view of life is better placed to help us address these issues? Read More ›

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