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From Bears to Whales: A Difficult Transition

Jonathan Wells
October 3, 2024
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Evolutionary Icons and an Iconic Cover

David Klinghoffer
October 2, 2024
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Equip Students with the Truth About Evolution

Evolution News
October 2, 2024
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The Mystery of Evolution May Be Unsolvable — By Materialist Science

Granville Sewell
October 2, 2024
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Medical Journal Has a Ghoulish Proposal: Conjoining Euthanasia with Organ Harvesting

Wesley J. Smith
October 1, 2024
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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

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Sunlight And Water: Uniquely Fit to Sustain Life

Jonathan McLatchie
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.

The Life-Friendly Properties of Carbon And Other Non-Metal Atoms

Jonathan McLatchie
September 30, 2024
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In his book Darwin’s Black Box, biochemist Michael Behe writes that in order to understand the barriers to evolution, we have to “bite the bullet of complexity.” On this episode of ID The Future, Dr. Jonathan McLatchie is back to help us do just that! In the latest installment of an ongoing series, Dr. McLatchie talks with host Andrew McDiarmid about the remarkable properties of carbon and other non-metal atoms.

Jonathan Wells Discusses His Classic Book Icons of Evolution

Jonathan Wells
September 27, 2024
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We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Dr. Jonathan Wells, a true giant of the intelligent design research community. As we mourn his passing, we are also celebrating anew his considerable contributions to the argument for intelligent design and the debate over evolution. On this episode of ID the Future out of the vault, Dr. Wells begins a conversation on The Universe Next Door with Tom Woodward to talk about his popular book Icons of Evolution. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.

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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