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Fact-Checking Wikipedia on Common Descent: The Evidence from Biogeographical Distribution

When the biogeographical data does not fit with the predictions and expectations of common descent, one always has "oceanic dispersal" at the ready to serve as an ad hoc fudge factor -- including the rather remarkable claim that monkeys made it across the Atlantic from Africa to South America! Read More ›

A Weirdly Naked Appeal to Racism from the National Center for Science Education?

The NCSE is a group that wants to help soften up the religious community on behalf of Darwinian evolution. And this was their bright idea on how to do it? Wow. Read More ›
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Fossil of the prehistoric bird Archeopteryx
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Fact-Checking Wikipedia on Common Descent: The Evidence from Paleontology

The fossil record, far from establishing Darwinian theory, only succeeds in hammering one more nail into Darwin's coffin. Read More ›
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Blood vessels. Circulatory system. Veins and arteries. Generative AI.
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Fact-Checking Wikipedia on Common Descent: The Evidence from Comparative Anatomy

The argument from evolutionary developmental biology and embryonic development is probably one of the stronger for common descent. But I'm not convinced. Read More ›

(Not) Making the Grade: An Evaluation of 22 Recent Biology Textbooks and Their Use of Selected Icons of Evolution

Unfortunately, as this review has made clear, biology textbooks have a long way to go. Parents, students and educators who seek accuracy and objectivity in evolution-education will have to continue to be a "royal pain in the fanny" of textbook publishers. Read More ›
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common descent
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Fact-Checking Wikipedia on Common Descent: The Evidence from Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry

It is important, in evaluating these arguments, that one consider all the evidence: not just the evidence that is consistent. It seems to me that when this is done, the arguments for common descent -- certainly in its universal sense -- are, at best, inconclusive. Read More ›

Notice to Students: Wikipedia No Longer an Acceptable Source

According to a recent article in the Seattle Times, “School officials unite in banning Wikipedia,” because “[t]here have been many cases of incorrect information on the Web site, some of which has been biased.” The article reports that sadly, “A teacher researching Martin Luther King Jr. found white supremacist information in his entry.” Dr. King is one of my personal heroes. His perseverance in support of a just cause, and his calls for civil, reasoned responses to false personal attacks and persecution should be seen as a model for any ID proponent on how to behave in the present political climate. Thus, it is tragically unsurprising that Wikipedia, which promotes so much incorrect and biased information against intelligent design, should Read More ›

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