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The Center for Science and Culture
September 1, 2025
Intelligent Design
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Engineered for Oxygen

The Center for Science and Culture
September 1, 2025
Intelligent Design
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Without enough oxygen, your body will die. In Episode 1 of Secrets of the Human Body, learn about the astonishing engineering of the body that allows it to harness oxygen’s power and keep us alive. Read More ›
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Center on Human Exceptionalism
August 28, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Wesley J. Smith Discusses Mental Health Outcomes for Abortion on The Ann and Phelim Scoop

Center on Human Exceptionalism
August 28, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Wesley J. Smith appeared on The Ann and Phelim Scoop, hosted by Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer, to discuss his latest article, “Study: Mental Illness More Likely After Abortion Than After Childbirth.” Smith explains why the study is both surprising and significant, discusses the findings, and explores why these findings matter regardless of one’s stance on abortion.

Confederate Memorial Removal
Work continues on the removal of the Confederate Memorial in Section 16 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Dec. 20, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
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Scott S. Powell
August 28, 2025
Uncategorized
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Restoring Arlington Cemetery’s Reconciliation Monument is Pivotal for American Greatness

Scott S. Powell
August 28, 2025
Uncategorized
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The attack on normalcy, traditions, and history in America intensified in 2020 with Covid-19 lockdowns and the riots catalyzed by the death of George Floyd. When destruction then turned under the Congressional Naming Commission to the icons associated with the Confederacy of the Civil War period, the Reconciliation Monument in Arlington Cemetery came into the crosshairs. It was removed from Arlington on Dec. 16, 2023, despite longstanding traditions and laws against desecrating gravesites. Read More ›
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Wooden Hawaiian historical indigenous statues
Image Credit: Julian Peters Photos - Adobe Stock
Walter Myers III
August 26, 2025
Uncategorized
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“Chief of War” Challenges the Myth of “Peaceful Natives” Before Colonization

Walter Myers III
August 26, 2025
Uncategorized
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When Warrior Chief Ka'iana discovers he's been manipulated into massacring the peaceful villagers of the island of O'ahu, Apple TV+'s "Chief of War" reveals a disturbing truth about power that transcends any single culture or era. This historical drama, starring Jason Momoa, follows the former Kaua'i chief who made his home on Maui in self-exile, disgusted by the violent nature of Kauai's King Kahekili. Read More ›
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silhouette of woman sitting on the bed beside the windows with sunlight in the morning
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Wesley J. Smith
August 25, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Study: Mental Illness More Likely After Abortion Than After Childbirth

Wesley J. Smith
August 25, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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A large scientific study has concluded that women who have had an “induced abortion” were more likely to experience mental conditions than were women who have given birth. The study, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, followed 28,721 women who induced abortions and 1,228,807 who gave birth in hospitals in Quebec, Canada, between 2006 and 2022. Read More ›
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Raymond Bohlin
August 25, 2025
Intelligent Design
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The Common Woodpecker: Chance or Design?

Raymond Bohlin
August 25, 2025
Intelligent Design
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Biologist Ray Bohlin explores the incredible intelligent design of the common woodpecker. Dr. Bohlin is a Fellow of the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute. This talk was presented at the 2025 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith.