Donald McLaughlin

Donald McLaughlin joined Discovery Institute in August 2013 as a Development Officer and Regional Representative in the upper Midwest and Northeast regions. Donald is currently on staff with Ratio Christi as Senior Director of Advancement as well as Chapter Director for Indiana University – South Bend.

Donald is a 1975 graduate of Taylor University where he earned his BA in Speech and Drama. In 1977, he earned an MA in Clinical Audiology from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. While at Prison Fellowship, Donald also participated in the Centurions Program. Prior to his work in Development, Donald spent more than twenty years in financial services with both AG Edwards and Merrill Lynch. Donald lives in Granger Indiana, near South Bend, with his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth, who is Chair of the Communications Department at Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN. Donald enjoys reading, traveling, and music.

Archives

A Layman’s Tribute to Phillip Johnson

_{Donald McLaughlin
November 11, 2019}

I had heard many public movement leaders say they wanted regular folks like me to engage, but they never really provided an opportunity.

Discovery Institute’s Chapman, Buri, and West Sign Joint Statement on Academic Freedom

_{Donald McLaughlin
March 16, 2017}

The admonishment from Robert George and Cornel West is eloquent, important -- and frankly, long overdue.

United Methodist Theologian Thomas Oden Understood the Importance of Intelligent Design

_{Donald McLaughlin
December 16, 2016}

This year the United Methodist Church denied Discovery Institute's application simply to have a table with information about ID at their General Conference.

Sleepless in Oakland: Big Bang Gives NCSE Staffer Insomnia

_{Donald McLaughlin
February 15, 2016}

The evidence of a beginning to the universe didn't sit well with British astronomer Sir Arthur Eddington, either.

For Darwin Day, Political Posturing in Arizona

_{Donald McLaughlin
February 9, 2016}

In addition to the usual celebrations we also see some angling to take the "respectable" position on Darwin's great contributions.

For Protesting Ban on Intelligent Design, Does a United Methodist Bishop Think We’re “Bastards”?

_{Donald McLaughlin
January 25, 2016}

To a vulgar insult, Bishop Michael Coyner responds with a warm endorsement.

National Center for Science Education Misrepresents Oklahoma Academic Freedom Bill

_{Donald McLaughlin
January 25, 2016}

Why make an argument when a good ad hominem will do?

Ideas Have Consequences: A Report from the National Conference on Christian Apologetics

_{Donald McLaughlin
October 19, 2015}

To see the impact you are making with your work, demonstrated so vividly, is always a gratifying experience.

Living Waters Enthusiastically Received in Georgia

_{Donald McLaughlin
October 6, 2015}

It was clear from the comments and questions that the evidence for intelligent design presented in the film was well-received.

Stephen Meyer Speaks at College of the Ozarks

_{Donald McLaughlin
September 28, 2015}

Attendees came from across the U.S. to participate in the Pensmore Dialogue on Faith and Science.

Let’s Get "Science-Savvy"!

_{Donald McLaughlin
June 13, 2015}

Stephanie Keep, editor of Reports of the National Center for Science Education, is all atwitter about what she calls "science denialism."

Travels with Stephen Meyer: Letter from Minneapolis

_{Donald McLaughlin
June 5, 2015}

Intelligent design is alive and well in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Happy Birthday, Alessandro Volta!

_{Donald McLaughlin
February 18, 2015}

Volta stands as another example of a great scientist who saw no difficulty in upholding his Christian faith and pursuing a life of science.

For National Center for Science Education, Why Is It So Hard Just to State the Facts?

_{Donald McLaughlin
February 13, 2015}

Earlier this week, my colleague Casey Luskin reported on the academic freedom bill being considered by the South Dakota legislature.

On Science and Faith, the Post-Seculars Get It

_{Donald McLaughlin
February 3, 2015}

In a study published by the American Sociological Review, researchers Timothy L. O'Brien and Shiri Noy report on a survey they conducted.

John Lennox in Springfield, MO: No, Evidence and Faith Are Not a Contradiction in Terms

_{Donald McLaughlin
June 24, 2014}

Recounting an exchange he once had with bioethicist Peter Singer, Lennox pointed out that atheists have a belief system too, that is to say a faith.

Lennox, Axe at the Faith and Science Conference at Evangel University

_{Donald McLaughlin
June 23, 2014}

The topics will range from human origins to genetic determinism and moral responsibility to the question of how science is possible in the first place.

Selective Critical Thinking at the National Center for Science Education

_{Donald McLaughlin
June 12, 2014}

Should students be allowed to critically analyze the findings of science or assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific hypotheses and theories?

A New Hire at the National Center for Science Education Admits "Many of Us Don’t Really Get Evolution"

_{Donald McLaughlin
June 3, 2014}

Here we have a Harvard-trained evolutionary biologist developing an activity to teach children a basic evolutionary concept.

Science and Design: Notes from the Westminster Conference

_{Donald McLaughlin
April 17, 2014}

This year's event featured Discovery Institute fellows Michael Behe, William Dembski, Douglas Axe, John West and others, including Vern Poythress from Westminster Theological Seminary.