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In Explicating the “Greatest Sentence,” New Book Falls Short

No naturalistic account of human life, rooted in Darwin’s purposeless evolution, has reason to account humans as special in nature. Read More ›
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Don’t Let Scientific Elites Settle the Question of Design in Nature for You

When it comes to science, many people don’t take the time to learn the evidence and arguments directly. Read More ›
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The Scientific Discoveries That Make Materialism an Irrational Belief

For the last 150 years, many have assumed science has ejected God from the picture, a quaint relic of a less enlightened past. Read More ›
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Conversation with Dr. Egnor: Are We Meat Machines, and Why Does It Matter?

I found yours to be a fascinating and persuasive book on a crucial subject. You lay out the issues starkly. Read More ›
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Evolution Evolved to Mirror the Zeitgeist

By the mid 1800s, the mental climate had shifted, and the time was ripe for a new Darwin to craft a new Darwinism. Read More ›
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Before Darwin — How Evolution Evolved

The soil was prepared — soon, seeds were sprouting. In roughly the third quarter of the 18th century, evolutionary theories of biology proliferated.  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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The CSC Summer Seminars: Once in a Lifetime, All Expenses Paid

Listening to scholars from various disciplines, and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery, I was awestruck by the truth and beauty of intelligent design.  Read More ›
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Spiders and Worms and Insects — Oh My! Creepy, Crawly Complexity at ID Education Day

This in-person event is a perfect field trip opportunity for students to engage with scientists and ID experts. Read More ›
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Walt Disney’s Views on Science and Its Dangers

Disney’s worldview was an interesting blend of 19th-century morals with a 21st-century vision for science and technology. Read More ›

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