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An Ancient Argument for the Soul

Sixteen hundred years ago, Augustine tells a friend about a dream a skeptical local doctor had, where a sharp youth asked him some pointed questions. Read More ›
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Intelligence Without a Brain? The Case of Fungi

We confuse the issue if we imply that the intelligence displayed by fungi is equivalent to that displayed by the humans who research them. Read More ›
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With Scopes Trial Anniversary Approaching, We Need Science, Not Just Feelings

At best, Christian commitment without a reasonable basis is only shifting sand under believers’ feet. At worst, it invites disdain. Read More ›
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Egnor and Koch Debate the Soul…and Talk Dogs

Here are two highlights that give some sense of the scope and tenor of the debate. Read More ›
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Why Materialism Can’t Explain the Mind

Is the soul a myth? Does your mind really just boil down to brain function? I spoke with Denyse O’Leary about surprising findings out of neuroscience. Read More ›
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Dr. Michael Egnor on His Own Spiritual Journey

His personal story, including a profound experience in a hospital chapel during a family crisis, became a turning point that challenged his atheism. Read More ›
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Near-Death Experiences Are Being Taken More Seriously Now

We are seeing a growth in genuine curiosity, which is a welcome change, and likely to be a fruitful one. Read More ›
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Sternberg and Egnor Reveal the Immaterial Realm

This kind of thinking is also on the horizon coming from biologists like Michael Levin unconnected to the ID community. Read More ›
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Excerpt: As Death Approaches, a Sudden Light 

Needless to say, such lucid episodes imply that the mind is more than the disjointed activities of a failing brain. Read More ›
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How Can We Conceive of Perfection When We Never Experience It?

There are two ways we can think of a triangle. One way is to form a mental image, likely based on a triangle we have seen on a piece of paper. Read More ›

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