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Beautiful Monster — Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique Is Here!

It's a MONSTER because it's 1007 pages, which means you'll probably still be reading it when the Chicago Cubs are in the World Series again. Read More ›
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Photo: University of Porto, by Dafema (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

Email Correspondence with University Dean Reveals Stonewalling Behind Latest Anti-ID Censorship

Whether the context is Wikipedia or the academic scene on the Iberian Peninsula, the scientific “consensus” on ID is maintained by shutting down debate and silencing scholarship. Read More ›
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Photos: Illustra team and friends (top), Dean Ortner (middle), Lad Allen (bottom).

To Our Friends at Illustra Media: Congratulations on 20 Years of Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking!

Illustra's parade of hits has reached around the world with superb presentations of intelligent design in the cell, in life, and in the universe. Read More ›
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Photo: Dover Beach, by Jennifer Boyer via Flickr (cropped).

“Poetic Naturalism” as a Religion

Paul Nelson reviews the recent book by physicist Sean Carroll, in Dr. Nelson’s characteristically charming and insightful way. Read More ›
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Thinking of Our Friends in Houston

Houston is an important city for the discussion about science and culture. Read More ›
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Photo: Royal Society, entrance, by Tom Morris (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

“Haunted” by Intelligent Design, an Organizer Reports on the Royal Society Meeting

Kevin Laland seeks to have the last word, do a bit of damage control, and put evolution skeptics safely in our place. Read More ›
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Photo: Statue of Philosophy, Reading Room, Library of Congress, by Carol M. Highsmith, via Flickr.

Are Methodological Naturalism and Philosophical Naturalism the Same? A Dissent

In a previous post, I argued that methodological naturalism is a reasonable and neutral working principle limiting everyday science to natural causes. Read More ›
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Paul Nelson Will Give Two Provocative Presentations This Week in Southern California

Speaking at Biola University, Dr. Nelson asks, “If Human Were Created, Why Are We So Close to Chimps Genetically?” Read More ›
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Photo: DNA represented in maize, by Jason Wallace (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

Variant Genetic Codes — Another Reason Biologists Are Thinking Twice

I wish our Christian readers a wonderful Easter. For your enjoyment: our colleagues Brian Miller and Paul Nelson had a fascinating conversation. Read More ›
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March for Science Is Going to Be a Hell of a Mess — Bring It On

Advocates of the theory of intelligent design have been protesting for open discussion for two decades now. Read More ›

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