Intelligent Design

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Intelligent Design Takes Center Stage in New Debate over Science and Faith

A great philosophical conflict has raged for thousands of years. It poses an ultimate question: were humans and the world we inhabit created by God, or did it all arise by accidents of nature? Atheists seek to convince the public that the conflict is over. Science, they say, can no longer be considered compatible with faith. Yet a recent debate between Stephen Meyer and Phil Halper demonstrates the opposite. Read More ›
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Epigenetics and the Architect

In 1953 Watson and Crick ignited the genetics revolution with their discovery of the double helix. Today a second revolution is underway thanks to the discovery of DNA’s mysterious partner in the elegant waltz of cellular life—the epigenome. The sophistication of that dance is astonishing researchers and upending the genetic paradigm. Epigenetics and the Architect explores the latest in this unfolding revolution but goes a step further than other recent introductions to the subject. Read More ›
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Tell-Tale Signs of Bogus Science about the Origin of Life

Scientific claims about the origin of life are often complex—so how can you tell if they're right or wrong? Even if you're not an expert, there are tell-tale signs to identify scientific claims that are dubious. Are the scientists unbiased? Do they exclude possible explanations before the investigation even begins? Do the scientists make assumptions? Are the claims being made reasonable or exaggerated? It turns out origin of life research regularly makes all these mistakes. Read More ›
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John West speaks at the 2026 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith.
John West speaking at the 2026 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith, provided by Discovery Institute.

Is America a Creedal Nation? The Real Meaning of the Declaration of Independence

America is unique in being founded on a shared set of ideas — especially the Declaration of Independence — which asserts human equality, natural rights, and government by consent. John G. West argues that the founders grounded these principles in both biblical belief and reason, believing humans to be equal in seven key ways, despite obvious differences. Read More ›
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Seven Ways “All Men Are Created Equal”

In the Declaration of Independence, America’s Founders proclaimed that “all men are created equal.” But is their claim really true? And what did the Founders actually mean? In this video, learn the seven ways America’s Founders thought all humans are created equal. This video is adapted from the book Endowed by Our Creator: The Bible, Science, and the Battle for Read More ›

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Endowed By Our Creator

Join Discovery Institute for a special evening with Senior Fellow, Managing Director, and Vice President John G. West as he presents his latest book, Endowed by Our Creator: The Bible, Science, & the Battle for America’s Soul. Held at Smith Tower, this timely discussion comes as our nation approaches its 250th birthday, offering a compelling opportunity to reflect on the ideas that shaped America’s founding. Read More ›
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Jay Richards is integral in delivering the message of The Story of Everything

Philosopher, scholar and author, Jay W. Richards, has consistently shown that faith and reason are not opponents, but allies in the search for truth, meaning, and human dignity. He was integral in the framing of the conversation about the biggest questions of all, in the cinematic experience that is The Story of Everything. In theaters April 30 – May 6, Read More ›

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Andrew McDiarmid interviews astrophysicist Dr. Sarah Salviander on finding God on scientific grounds.
Andrew McDiarmid interviews astrophysicist Dr. Sarah Salviander on finding God on scientific grounds.
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Astrophysicist Sarah Salviander Describes Finding God on Scientific Grounds

Andrew McDiarmid interviews astrophysicist Dr. Sarah Salviander on finding God on scientific grounds. Read More ›