catholicism and evolution

Zegiestow, Poland. 2019/8/10. Stained-glass window depicting the Creation of the World with the words

^{Jay W. Richards
April 21, 2011
Intelligent Design}

Catholics and Intelligent Design

_{Jay W. Richards
April 21, 2011
Intelligent Design}

Part One In three chapters of God and Evolution, I respond to the criticisms of ID from certain, but by no means all, Thomists such as Ed Feser. Feser (whose work I generally hold in high regard) recently wrote a lengthy response to my arguments. Since Feser reiterates many of his previous arguments in this response, I’ve decided to post several excerpts Read More ›

^{Michael J. Behe
December 4, 1999
Intelligent Design}

Review God After Darwin: A Theology of Evolution by John Haught

_{Michael J. Behe
December 4, 1999
Intelligent Design}

I suppose it's the residual effect of original sin, but I enjoy reviewing books I disagree with more than ones I agree with. After all, who wants to spend 1500 words inventing new ways of saying "me, too" and "yes, that's right"? Much better to bring a contrasting view to the author's work, focus on areas of difference, and enjoy the simple pleasures of controversy. So, since I had heard he was skeptical of a theory of intelligent design in biology — of which I am an advocate — I looked forward to reviewing Georgetown theologian John Haught's God After Darwin: A Theology of Evolution. What a disappointment! Looking back over my margin notes for this elegantly written book, I find I have scribbled on various pages: "Great!"; "I agree"; "!"; "interesting"; "Hmm"; and four "Good"s in a row. Read More ›

^{Michael J. Behe
October 29, 1996
Intelligent Design}

Darwin Under the Microscope

_{Michael J. Behe
October 29, 1996
Intelligent Design}

In his statement, the Pope was careful to point out that it is better to talk about "theories of evolution" rather than a single theory. The distinction is crucial. Indeed, until I completed my doctoral studies in biochemistry, I believed that Darwin's mechanism — random mutation paired with natural selection — was the correct explanation for the diversity of life. Yet I now find that theory incomplete. Read More ›