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That Hideous Strength

John G. West
August 24, 2020
Famed Anglo-Irish writer C.S. Lewis issued a prophetic warning against the dangers of the abuse of science in his novel That Hideous Strength. Learn about the relevance of Lewis’s novel for today in this video commemorating its 75th anniversary (the novel was published originally on August … » Go
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Science and Scientism in the Age of COVID-19

John G. West
August 19, 2020
Seventy-five years ago, C.S. Lewis published his novel That Hideous Strength, which explored the dangers of government in the name of science. What relevance does Lewis’s advice on the promise and perils of science-based public policy have in the age of COVID-19 and beyond? Political … » Go
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African Genocide: The Horror of Scientific Racism

John G. West
July 7, 2020
As Americans and Europeans continue to grapple with the legacies of racism, they might want to explore the key role played by scientific racism in the justification of Western imperialism during  the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  One especially horrific example is … » Go
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ISI Webinar on Science, Scientism, and Society

John G. West
April 29, 2020
Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) is pleased to invite you to join its upcoming webinar on Science, Scientism, and Society featuring experts from Discovery Institute. Specially designed for college students, the webinar is also open to high school students, teachers, and the general public. … » Go
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Darwin's Corrosive Idea

John G. West
March 25, 2020
In the case of Darwin’s idea of unguided evolution and of a planet of life formed from blind, merciless material processes alone, West notes a range of consequences and impacts, on how we see the sanctity of human, how we understand morality and spirituality, and much more. In an interview with … » Go
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Living Amid a Pandemic

John G. West
March 20, 2020
“Human life has always been lived on the edge of a precipice.” C.S. Lewis It’s been a blissfully sunny week in Seattle — the kind of week Seattleites pine for after their gray and soggy winters. The official start of spring isn’t until today, but the cherry blossoms have already been out … » Go
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John West Discusses Human Zoos with Ted Williams III and Dr. Daniel Davis

John G. West
February 22, 2019
Dr. John West from the Discovery Institute and Dr. Daniel Davis from Kennedy-King College join me for a discussion on West’s new documentary Human Zoos. Human Zoos tells the horrifying story of the effort to dehumanize entire classes of people in the name of science. It will also tell the … » Go
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From Human Zoos, College Students Learn the Consequences of Scientific Racism

John G. West
February 20, 2019
One of the rewarding experiences that go with creating a film is doing live screenings and being able to interact in a personal way with viewers during Q&A. For my film Human Zoos (available now on YouTube), I have been fortunate to participate in over a dozen live screenings in the United … » Go
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Human Zoos

John G. West
February 19, 2019
Human Zoos tells the shocking story of how thousands of indigenous peoples were put on public display in America in the early decades of the twentieth century. Often touted as “missing links” between man and apes, these native peoples were harassed and demeaned. Their public display was … » Go
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Seeking Racial Reconciliation in the Heart of Texas at a Screening of Human Zoos

John G. West
February 18, 2019
On a cold but sunny Sunday afternoon on Martin Luther King Day weekend, I found myself deep in the heart of Texas. I was visiting the town of Athens, 73 miles southeast of Dallas, for a screening of my documentary Human Zoos at First Baptist Church. The film has just … » Go
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#6 Story of 2020: Amid a Pandemic, Wisdom from C. S. Lewis

John G. West
December 27, 2020
Editor’s note: Welcome to an Evolution News tradition: a countdown of our Top 10 favorite stories of the past year, concluding on New Year’s Day. Our staff will be enjoying the holidays, as we hope that you will, too! Help keep the daily voice of intelligent design going strong. … » Go
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“Blind Evolution... Explained Everything”

John G. West
December 17, 2020
If anyone is having a hard time right now... wondering if there is a Creator, that science erases him and proves that he isn’t real... You are not alone. I was there once... I was in that dark abyss. I was one who once was convinced that there was no God, ridiculed others and belittled … » Go
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Walter Bradley’s Wonderful Life — Scientist, Humanitarian, ID Proponent

John G. West
December 17, 2020
Walter Bradley may not be a household name, but in any fair world he would be. He’s sort of like George Bailey in the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life: He has changed many, many lives, and the world is a much better place because of him.  Don’t just take my word for it. Noted … » Go
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The Solution to Fake News about Intelligent Design

John G. West
November 17, 2020
We’ve all seen this year how destructive fake news can be in politics. In science it’s just as bad. How many times have you heard claims like: Science proves God doesn’t exist.Science proves morality is a myth.Science proves we are nothing but apes. These kinds of false claims inflict … » Go
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Despite Darwinists’ Cancel Culture, Intelligent Design Has a Breakthrough in Biology Journal

John G. West
October 2, 2020
In its September 21 issue, the Journal of Theoretical Biology published a major peer-reviewed article on fine-tuning in biology that favorably discusses intelligent design. The article explicitly cites work by Discovery Institute Fellows such as Stephen Meyer, Günter Bechly, Ann Gauger, … » Go
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Honored by Statue, Democratic South Carolina Senator Said Some Blacks “Near Akin to Monkey”

John G. West
July 10, 2020
As I’ve written previously, I generally don’t favor removing old statues of historical figures. I’d prefer using the statues as an occasion for learning lessons about the past, including uncomfortable parts of the past.   However, if a person is despicable enough, I would make … » Go
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American Museum of Natural History Cancels Teddy Roosevelt; Keeps Bust of Racist Director?

John G. West
July 9, 2020
Last month, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City requested removal of an iconic statue of Teddy Roosevelt on horseback displayed outside the museum since 1940.  Lost in the controversy over Roosevelt, however, was the fact that within its doors, the museum honors … » Go
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New York Museum Benefited from African Genocide

John G. West
July 8, 2020
As I discussed in a recent article and video, Germany committed genocide against the Herero and Nama peoples in southwest Africa in the early 1900s. German authorities also conducted medical experiments on their victims in the name of racial “science.” The extermination efforts and medical … » Go
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African Genocide: The Horror of Scientific Racism

John G. West
July 7, 2020
As Americans and Europeans continue to grapple with the legacies of racism, they might want to explore the key role played by scientific racism in the justification of Western imperialism during  the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  One especially horrific example is … » Go
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Be a Movie Producer!

John G. West
June 16, 2020
A few years ago, a college student despaired when his professors insisted that pursuing science required embracing materialism. Then the student discovered YouTube videos featuring Steve Meyer, Mike Behe, and other researchers at Discovery Institute’s Center for Science & Culture (CSC). … » Go
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