The Center for Science and Culture
Follow Ben Stein’s lead and sign the Academic Freedom Petition at www.academicfreedompetition.com today. Across America, the freedom of scientists, teachers, and students to question Darwin is coming under increasing attack by self-appointed defenders of the theory of evolution who are waging a malicious campaign to demonize and blacklist anyone who disagrees with them. Read More ›
Militant atheism is on the rise. Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens have dominated best seller lists with books denigrating religious belief as dangerous foolishness. And these authors are merely the leading edge of a far larger movement – one that now includes much of the scientific community. Read More ›
In this interview, Dr. Ralph Seelke shares about his current evolution research, and why he is skeptical of Darwinian evolution. Read More ›
The producers of the critically acclaimed documentary, Icons of Evolution, sat down for an interview with Dr. Berlinski. The interview was a lucid and entertaining critique of Darwinian evolution. Some will find him persuasive, others simply inflammatory. Perhaps the best way to describe him would be from one of the nation’s leading advocates of ‘Darwin-only Education’. She called him ‘incorrigible.’
A debate on the merits of intelligent design theory was held at FreedomFest 2008. George Gilder and Stephen Meyer, both from the Discovery Institute, argued for intelligent design, and Michael Shermer and Ronald Bailey argued against. Following their arguments, panel members responded to audience members questions.
A new supplementary textbook from Hill House Publishers. The purpose of Explore Evolution is to examine the scientific controversy about Darwin’s theory, and in particular, the contemporary version of the theory known as neo-Darwinism. Whether you are a teacher, a student, or a parent, this book will help you understand what Darwin’s theory of evolution is, why many scientists find Read More ›
In his book, From Darwin to Hitler: Evolutionary Ethics, Eugenics, and Racism in Germany (2004), Richard Weikart explains the revolutionary impact Darwinism had on ethics and morality. Darwinism played a key role in the rise not only of eugenics (a movement wanting to control human reproduction to improve the human species), but also on euthanasia, infanticide, abortion, and racial extermination. Read More ›
For years supporters of Darwin’s theory claimed to oppose teaching religion in the nation’s science classrooms. But just in time for Darwin Day 2008, leading evolution proponents including the National Academy of Sciences, the Public Broadcasting Service, and the National Center for Science Education are cynically promoting religious instruction in schools as a way of defusing opposition to Darwinian evolution.
Join Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Dr. John West, author of Darwin Day in America (ISI Books), as he presents a tale of hypocrisy and hubris on the part of leading Darwinists and examines how they are willing to undermine the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause to promote their views. This event is being taped for broadcast on the web as part of the ID the Future Darwin Day broadcast on Darwin Day, February 12.
Read More ›Ben Stein stars in the new film EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed. Opening April 18, 2008 His heroic and, at times, shocking journey confronting the world’s top scientists, educators and philosophers, regarding the persecution of the many by an elite few. Ben travels the world on his quest, and learns an awe-inspiring truth that bewilders him, then angers him and then spurs him to Read More ›
Watch the process of DNA synthesis and learn why the founder of the theory of chemical evolution ended up rejecting his own idea. For more information or to order a copy of Unlocking the Mystery of Life.