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Date
Jun182026
June
06
Jun
18
18
2026
Time
16:30:00
Locale
Seattle, WA
Venue
Smith Tower

Endowed By Our Creator: A Conversation with John West

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.

Drawing on his research, West will examine how these core principles shaped America’s vision of equality and liberty, how they have been challenged over time, and why recovering them is essential for the future of our nation. The book also addresses how science has been both used and misused in shaping modern views on human rights and governance.

The program will include a presentation followed by time for audience Q&A. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation.

WHEN

Thursday, June 18, 2026
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

WHERE

Smith Tower
506 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Registration Available Soon!

CONTACT

Serianna Anderson
sanderson@discovery.org
(206) 826-5534

Speakers

John G. West

Senior Fellow, Managing Director, and Vice President of Discovery Institute
Dr. John G. West is Vice President of the Seattle-based Discovery Institute and Managing Director of the Institute’s Center for Science and Culture. Formerly the Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography at Seattle Pacific University, West is an award-winning author and documentary filmmaker who has written or edited 12 books, including Darwin Day in America: How Our Politics and Culture Have Been Dehumanized in the Name of Science, The Magician’s Twin: C. S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society, and Walt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio’s Live-Action Features of the 1950s and 60s. His documentary films include Fire-Maker, Revolutionary, The War on Humans, and (most recently) Human Zoos. West holds a PhD in Government from Claremont Graduate University, and he has been interviewed by media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, Reuters, Time magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post.