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News

After Dawkins Is Canceled, What Comes Next?

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Richard Dawkins recently objected to the idea that Māori myths should be taught in science class alongside the Big Bang.

Video

Human Zoos: Socrates in the Studio with Dr. John West

Michael Egnor: The Evidence against Materialism – Science Uprising Expert Interviews: Michael Egnor; July 31, 2024

The Magician’s Twin, with David Berlinski, Stephen Meyer, and James Orr: Stephen C. Meyer; July 17, 2024

How Earth Was Designed for Technological Advancement: Brian Miller; July 16, 2024

AI Apocalypse: Will Thinking Machines Replace Humans?: Robert J. Marks II; July 6, 2024

ID the Future

How Animal Joints Challenge Evolutionary Pathways

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October 7, 2024
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Dr. Stuart Burgess has been studying the arrangement, design, and shape of vertebrate limbs and joints for years. He shares what he learns with engineers working in the field of biomechanics. On this ID The Future, Dr. Burgess discusses his new paper on multi-functioning animal joints with host Dr. Brian Miller.

Jonathan Wells Puts Natural Selection In Its Place

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Dr. Jonathan Wells was a true giant of the intelligent design research community. As we mourn his recent passing, we also celebrate anew his considerable contributions to the arguments for intelligent design and the debate over evolution. On this episode of ID The Future out of the vault, Dr. Wells continues a conversation with Tom Woodward on The Universe Next Door. Dr. Wells explains more of the icons of evolution he details in his popular book and why much of what we hear about evolution is wrong. Listen in as they discuss Darwin's finches, four-winged fruit flies, humans with tails, and more. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation.

Sunlight And Water: Uniquely Fit to Sustain Life

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October 2, 2024
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f the sun didn't power the photosynthesis of green plants, we wouldn't be breathing right now. And without the finely tuned properties of water, Earth would be a frozen, lifeless wasteland. Coincidence? Or is something else at work? On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid continues his ongoing series with Dr. Jonathan McLatchie unpacking the many features of our planet and the cosmos that allow for advanced life like ours to exist. Here, the discussion turns to the life-friendly properties of sunlight and water.

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Casey Luskin to Speak on “What is Intelligent Design and Why Does it Matter?” in Atlanta, GA

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Casey Luskin, Associate Director of the Center for Science & Culture, will present a lecture on “Intelligent Design, Science, and the Beginning of All Things: What is Intelligent Design and Why Does it Matter?” on October 9 in Atlanta, GA. The presentation starts at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Westminster Presbyterian Church. There will be an opportunity for Q&A after the lecture. Before the event, guests are also invited to join the church dinner at 5:30 pm for $5.00/person. A scientist and attorney, Dr. Luskin has lectured widely on ID at university campuses and conferences on four continents, and has coauthored or contributed to multiple books including Science and Human Origins, Discovering Intelligent Design, and Traipsing Into Evolution: …

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A Symposium on the Catholic Case for Intelligent Design

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On October 18–19, the Cleveland Lyceum will host a symposium on “God’s Grandeur: the Catholic Case for Intelligent Design” featuring Discovery Institute speakers Brian Miller and John West. The conference will be hosted in historic Brecksville, Ohio at St. Joseph’s Byzantine Catholic Church. Before the symposium begins on Friday, high school students will have the opportunity to hear from Brian Miller, John West, and Logan Gage on “What is Intelligent Design?,” “Cultural Consequences of Rejecting Intelligent Design,” and “Intelligent Design and St. Thomas Aquinas,” respectively. Student tickets are available to purchase for this part of the event. The symposium itself will take place Friday evening through Saturday evening. Brian Miller, Senior …

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Author Q&A Webinar on “The Privileged Planet”, 2nd Edition

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Join us for a special webinar celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Privileged Planet. We’re excited to celebrate the release of the 2nd edition of the acclaimed book, joined by the authors themselves. In this free online webinar, astrobiologist Guillermo Gonzalez and philosopher of science Jay Richards will discuss groundbreaking scientific advances since the original 2004 publication, evaluate the implications of these findings on the “privileged planet” hypothesis, and answer your questions during a live Q&A session. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into our remarkable place in the cosmos directly from the authors themselves. Don’t miss out! The webinar is free, but registration is required. When Tuesday, October 22, 20245:00 …

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Casey Luskin to Speak on Intelligent Design at Annual SES Conference

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Dr. Casey Luskin is speaking at the Steadfast Apologetics and Evangelism National Conference in Rock Hill, SC, on Friday, October 11, 2024. For three decades, this conference has stood at the forefront of apologetics and evangelism

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News

After Dawkins Is Canceled, What Comes Next?

Bioethicists Push Psychedelics for an “Interesting” Life

Why Should a Baby Live?

In Animal Joints, Multi-Functioning Challenges Evolution

Watch: Dr. Hedin’s Dangerous Question

To Weed the Garden, or Not to Weed the Garden, That Is the Question

Video

Michael Egnor: The Evidence against Materialism – Science Uprising Expert Interviews

The Magician’s Twin, with David Berlinski, Stephen Meyer, and James Orr

How Earth Was Designed for Technological Advancement

AI Apocalypse: Will Thinking Machines Replace Humans?