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David Klinghoffer

Date
March 16, 2020

Categories
Faith & Science
Mathematics
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, __cedited, __image, Bible, Carl Sagan, Christianity, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, earth, Fox Broadcasting Company, Greek, heavens, Hebrew, Mike Keas, National Geographic, natural laws, nature, Neil deGrasse Tyson, public education, religion, science, Unbelievable, video}

Counterprogramming for Cosmos 3.0: Two New Videos from Science Historian Mike Keas

_{David Klinghoffer
March 16, 2020

Faith & Science, Mathematics

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The series, as hosted originally by Carl Sagan and now by Neil deGrasse Tyson, has two notable priorities. Read More ›

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Date
March 10, 2020

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Origin of Life
Physical Sciences
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, __edited, Alvin Plantinga, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, augustine, Baruch Spinoza, Book of Nature, Brian Miller, Carl Sagan, Christianity, coevolution, coronavirus, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, DNA, Fox Broadcasting Company, James Tour, Jews, mind, National Geographic Channel, naturalism, Neil deGrasse Tyson, public education, Signature in the Cell, synagogue}

Cosmos 3.0 Revisits Themes of the Past, with Familiar Historical Mythmaking

_{Science & Culture
March 10, 2020

Origin of Life, Physical Sciences

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At a couple of points in episode 1, Neil deGrasse Tyson employs the “Book of Nature” metaphor, but he never gives its proper historical context. It’s actually a Christian concept. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
March 2, 2020

Categories
Science Education
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, __edited, academic freedom, Center for Science and Culture, Discovery Institute, evolution, Harvard University, public education, scientific inquiry, students, U.S. National Academy of Sciences}

Bring “Visible Thinking” to Evolution Education

_{Sarah Chaffee
March 2, 2020

Science Education

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This work reminds me strongly of the Center for Science & Culture’s emphasis on analysis, evaluation, and examining the evidence in public school evolution education. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
September 23, 2019

Categories
Biology
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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, __edited, David Klinghoffer, evolution, Francis Crick, intelligent design, J. Budziszewski, Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District, Louisiana Science Education Act, Massachusetts, Neo-Darwinism, public education, Royal Society, teachers, Theodosius Dobzhansky, University of Texas}

When Biologists Speak to Biology Teachers, Cont.

_{Sarah Chaffee
September 23, 2019

Biology, Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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As University of Texas political philosopher J. Budziszewski points out, some scientists modify their message on evolution when speaking to the teachers. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
September 19, 2019

Categories
Biology
Science Education
Science Reporting
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, __edited, Alfred Russel Wallace, alt-right, bipedalism, Bronx Zoo, Discovery Institute, education, Galápagos Islands, Glenn Branch, human evolution, Human Zoos, humans, James Watson, John West, Mind and Cosmos, National Center for Science Education (NCSE), Next Generation Science Standards, Ota Benga, phylogenetic trees, primates, public education, Sarah Chaffee, Texas, The Kingdom of Speech, Thomas Nagel, Tom Wolfe}

From The Atlantic on Teaching Human Evolution, a Bit of Rare Honesty in Reporting

_{David Klinghoffer
September 19, 2019

Biology, Science Education, Science Reporting

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With permission from John West and Sarah Chaffee, here is the full text of their interview with staff writer Olga Khazan. Read More ›

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Author
Brian Miller

Date
August 7, 2019

Categories
Evolution
Origin of Life
Physics
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, __edited, 1984 (novel), Alexander Oparin, cell membranes, coacervates, Darwin's Corrosive Idea, early Earth, Jack Szostak, James Tour, John Sutherland, media, meteorites, Miller-Urey experiment, Nature (journal), nucleotide sequences, public education, religion, researchers, ribozymes, RNA, scientific literature, scientists}

Origin of Life, Public Education, and Religious Neutrality

_{Brian Miller
August 7, 2019

Evolution, Origin of Life, Physics

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In a series of lectures and articles, organic chemist James Tour has exposed how research related to the origin of life (OOL) has been scandalously misrepresented to the public. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
June 3, 2019

Categories
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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, __cedited, academic freedom, Alabama, evolution, free speech, intelligent design, legislation, public education, students, teachers, universities}

Alabama Legislature Passes Bill Supporting University Academic Freedom

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 3, 2019

Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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Kudos to Alabama for making free speech a priority in public education! Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
May 6, 2019

Categories
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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, __cedited, academic freedom, Center for Science and Culture, Federal Government, Free Science, free speech, neighbors, public education, universities}

Free Speech on Campus: Considering State and Federal Action

_{Sarah Chaffee
May 6, 2019

Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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There is no easy fix here. The President’s signature on a piece of paper won’t restore open inquiry on campuses. Read More ›

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Author
Michael Egnor

Date
April 30, 2019

Categories
Faith & Science
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, __cedited, academics, atheism, Christianity, Darwin Day, Darwinism, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Jerry Coyne, Nicene Creed, North Korea, Notre Dame Cathedral, public education, Quillette, religion, terrorism, universities, Western civilization}

Evolutionist Seethes as Duke Professor Analyzes Secular “Religion”

_{Michael Egnor
April 30, 2019

Faith & Science

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Staddon’s piece is topical, well written, and carefully reasoned. Coyne is of course free to disagree with Staddon’s conclusions. Read More ›

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Date
April 18, 2019

Categories
Biology
Chemistry
Faith & Science
Philosophy
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, __cedited, __image, Brazil, Discovery Institute, education, faith, Houston, Houston Baptist University, ID the Future, intelligent design, interview, Marcos Eberlin, Melissa Cain Travis, Michael Behe, Michael Keas, public education, science, Science and the Mind of the Maker, Texas}

Mama Bear: Melissa Travis on Parenting, Education, and the Reasons 2019 Conference

_{Science & Culture
April 18, 2019

Biology, Chemistry, Faith & Science, Philosophy

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Professor Travis has made it her mission to help parents — especially mothers — navigate tough questions about origins and beliefs. Read More ›