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Is Natural Law Irreducible?

Perhaps the most fundamental distinction between naturalism and intelligent design is where each metaphysical framework draws the line at irreducibility. Read More ›
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Is Evolution’s “Third Way” Natural? (And Are We Allowed to Reference It?) 

As the body of evidence against the Darwinian model has grown ever larger, many scientists have started peeling off to look for other options. Read More ›
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A New Look at Three Deep Questions

Delving into the implications of materialistic determinism, and even quantum uncertainty, Coody provides a fresh look at the subject. Read More ›
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For Advent, Reading St. Athanasius on the Beauty of the Universe 

Besides the prose itself being so pleasing to read, these thoughts reaffirm some of my main reasons for believing this universe is the product of a Mind. Read More ›
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Image of God: Are Children Persons? 

Today we take it for granted that children are special beings who require special care and attention. But it was not always so.  Read More ›
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The Human Mind Is Wired for Music: How Did That Come About?

Most of us can correctly remember melodies and lyrics learned in childhood, even years after last having heard them. Read More ›
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What Is Primary: Mind or Matter? 

The standard narrative tells a story of the increasing merit of materialistic causes. All of this allegedly occurs in a series of inevitable stages. Read More ›
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Let’s Explore How Cosmology Influenced Christianity

Many centuries prior to the rise of modern science, the philosophers of antiquity recognized the inherent rationality of the natural word. Read More ›
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Understanding Design Arguments: An Introduction for Catholics

What ID denies is that every feature of nature is the product of natural forces all the way down. This commitment is necessarily shared by Catholics. Read More ›
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Engineering Principles Explain Biological Systems Better than Evolutionary Theory

Hippocrates proposed in the late 5th or early 4th century BC a model for heredity and adaptation that Charles Darwin described as nearly identical to his own. Read More ›

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