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The Story of Everything…or of Nothing?

The movie is respectful in how it addresses questions. It doesn’t preach. But it challenges perspectives at the heart of who we are. Read More ›
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Near-Death Experiences Give Scientific Evidence of the Soul

As Dr. Egnor contends, near-death experiences offer modern, experiential evidence that the human mind is not confined to the skull. Read More ›
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Putting AI to the “Tolkien Test”: Could It Pass?

Could ChatGPT ever hope to get close to the creative depth found in Tolkien’s Middle-earth? Read More ›
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Understanding “Reductionism” and Intelligent Design

The word “reductionism” is thrown around a lot, but it can mean several different things. Read More ›
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As a Physics Professor, I Can Tell You: Wisdom Transcends Intelligent Design

The fine-tuning of the physical parameters, forces, and laws of nature could hardly have been established by a bottom-up approach. Read More ›
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Phillip E. Johnson: A Reading List from Gandalf

Watch an interview when he was healthy and you will see a man who swam in English like a dolphin loved water. Read More ›
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Photo: Phillip and Kathie Johnson at Pajaro Dunes, California.

Phillip E. Johnson: Gandalf Has Gone to the West

Phillip E. put it this way: “Take the ring to Mount Doom where only a miracle will save you and see.” This is one of the key lessons he taught me: dare to win. Read More ›

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