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John West: The Science of the American Founding Has Been Vindicated

On display at the National Archives, the Declaration’s ink has faded from past exposure to sunlight. But its truths haven’t faded. Read More ›
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John West: Our National Creed Rests on Propositions About Reality

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, what “story” we hold to be true matters as much as it has always done. Read More ›
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Why Darwinian Theory Threatens the Declaration of Independence

Dr. John West highlights how modern scientific discoveries in biology, physics, and cosmology are now reinforcing the core claims of the Declaration. Read More ›
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The Science Behind the Declaration of Independence

The scientific consensus of the Founders’ era confirmed the truths of the Declaration. Read More ›
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In the Year of the Declaration’s 250th, Condemning Slavery in the Name of a “Vibe”?

How urgent this book’s message is was brought home to me over the weekend in a conversation with a bright young man. Read More ›
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John West: The Science Underlying the American Founding

Notice that Jefferson held this “without appeal to revelation.” That is, the study of nature alone was sufficient to produce “a conviction of design.” Read More ›
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Materialism, Morality, and the Erosion of Objective Rights

How is the job of a scientist similar to the job of an attorney? And how do you define evidence? Read More ›
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A “Right to Flow”: River Rights for the Seine?

Even nonessential activities could be blocked by pretending that the Seine is a person. Read More ›
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Not Just a Scientific Theory, Intelligent Design Is a Pillar of Academic Freedom 

The American Founders established government with religious liberty by separating the State and the Church without separating reason from revelation. Read More ›
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Defending Human Exceptionalism in Munich

This matters tremendously because human exceptionalism is the necessary predicate to universal human rights. Read More ›

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