Science and Culture Today Discovering Design in Nature

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Douglas Axe
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Günter Bechly
Bespectacled Michael Behe in Green Shirt, Coat, and Cap
Michael J. Behe
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David Berlinski
David Berlinski
Eric Cassell
David Coppedge
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William A. Dembski
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Michael Denton
Michael Egnor
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Michael Flannery
Ann Gauger
Howard Glicksman
Guillermo Gonzalez at Garden of the Gods, July 2022
Guillermo Gonzalez
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Bruce Gordon
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Eric Hedin
Cornelius Hunter
Cornelius G. Hunter
Stephen J. Iacoboni
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David Klinghoffer in 2021
David Klinghoffer
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Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig
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Casey Luskin
Casey Luskin
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Andrew McDiarmid
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Jonathan McLatchie
Stephen C. Meyer
Brian Miller
Walter Myers III
Paul Nelson at Car Museum
Paul Nelson
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Denyse O’Leary
Emily Reeves
Emily Sandico
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Granville Sewell
Robert Shedinger
Geoffrey Simmons
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Wesley J. Smith
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Rob Stadler
Neil Thomas
Jonathan Wells
John G. West
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Daniel Witt
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Jonathan Witt

Topic

theology

Bald Eagle
Photo: Bald eagle, by Carl Chapman, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Author
Stephen Dilley
Date
November 6, 2023
Categories
Biology
Evolution
Faith & Science
Intelligent Design
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Is Intelligent Design Compatible with Evolutionary Theory? A Theologian Weighs In

Stephen Dilley
November 6, 2023
Biology, Evolution, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design
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Of course, a critic might worry that Kojonen’s model violates Ockham’s razor. Why posit two explanations when only one will do? Read More ›
prism
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Author
Stephen J. Iacoboni
Date
November 1, 2023
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Biology
Intelligent Design
Metaphysics
Neuroscience & Mind
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Physics
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Understanding the Limits of Scientism

Stephen J. Iacoboni
November 1, 2023
Biology, Intelligent Design, Metaphysics, Neuroscience & Mind, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Physics
5
The great impasse in empirical science was reached early in the 20th century when quantum mechanics was first being developed.  Read More ›
After Death
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David Klinghoffer
Date
October 18, 2023
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Faith & Science
Medicine
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After Death — A Riveting Glimpse of the Hereafter

David Klinghoffer
October 18, 2023
Faith & Science, Medicine
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There sure are a lot more things about reality than are captured by a narrow naturalistic view. Read More ›
consciousness
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Author
Andrew McDiarmid
Date
October 11, 2023
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Biology
Engineering
Faith & Science
Fine-tuning
Genetics
Intelligent Design
Philosophy
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The Miracle of Man: Reflections on the Westminster Conference

Andrew McDiarmid
October 11, 2023
Biology, Engineering, Faith & Science, Fine-tuning, Genetics, Intelligent Design, Philosophy
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Dr. Miller gives a brief summary of his talk on the fine-tuning of human vision. We’ll be doing a full episode with him on that subject soon. Read More ›
Galaxy ESO 300-16
Photo: Galaxy ESO 300-16, by ESA/Hubble & NASA, R. Tully.
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Author
Andrew McDiarmid
Date
September 11, 2023
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Astronomy
Cosmology
Faith & Science
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Physics
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Kepler’s Pursuit of a Mathematical Cosmology

Andrew McDiarmid
September 11, 2023
Astronomy, Cosmology, Faith & Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Physics
2
Dr. Travis tracks the progression of Kepler’s ideas to show how he became a key figure in the transition from ancient astronomy to a true celestial physics. Read More ›
ATP Synthase
Image: A scene from "Molecular Machines — ATP Synthase: The Power Plant of the Cell," via Discovery Institute.
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Author
Casey Luskin
Date
August 8, 2023
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Biology
Evolution
Intelligent Design
Metaphysics
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No, Intelligent Design Doesn’t Reason by Analogy; Here’s Why

Casey Luskin
August 8, 2023
Biology, Evolution, Intelligent Design, Metaphysics
6
We also see machines in living systems. That’s not to say that cells or living systems on the whole are “machines,” but they do contain machines. Read More ›
The Miracle of Man
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Date
August 3, 2023
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Faith & Science
Neuroscience & Mind
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Mind, Brain, Soul: What’s the Difference? Find Out at the 2023 Westminster Conference

Science & Culture
August 3, 2023
Faith & Science, Neuroscience & Mind
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Sam Harris has said that “You can do what you decide to do — but you cannot decide what you will decide to do.” Read More ›
ichneumon wasp
Photo: An ichneumon wasp, aka Darwin wasp, by Vengolis, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Author
Paul Nelson
Date
August 3, 2023
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Biology
Evolution
Life Sciences
Metaphysics
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A Debate on the “Randomness” of Mutation 

Paul Nelson
August 3, 2023
Biology, Evolution, Life Sciences, Metaphysics
2
The historical wellspring of randomness in evolutionary theory is Darwin’s own insistence on “chance” at the causal foundations of life. Read More ›
wildflowers
Photo: Wildflowers, by NASA/Frank Michaux.
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Author
Stephen Dilley
Date
July 28, 2023
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Faith & Science
Intelligent Design
Philosophy
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Watch: “Cosmic Mind, Divine Action, and Design-Engaged Theology”

Stephen Dilley
July 28, 2023
Faith & Science, Intelligent Design, Philosophy
2
“The event examined intelligent design and its implications for science-engaged theology. Collectively, it made the case for a God who cares." Read More ›
Adam and Eve
Image: The Temptation and Fall of Eve (cropped), by William Blake, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Author
Andrew McDiarmid
Date
July 18, 2023
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Evolution
Human Origins and Anthropology
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A Guide to Understanding Contemporary Models of Human Origins

Andrew McDiarmid
July 18, 2023
Evolution, Human Origins and Anthropology
2
Are there ways to reconcile the latest scientific evidence with traditional theological views? Read More ›

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