Darwin Devolves (Again): Circular Thinking and the Debilitating Assumptions

academics, anatomy, bad design, biology, biomechanics, bipedalism, circular thinking, Contradictions, devolution, divine design, engineers, Evolution, human ancestry, human body, human foot, humans, Intelligent Design, Junk DNA, locomotion, Lucy Hyde, mammals, musculoskeletal system, Nathan Lents, prosthetic device, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve, Responding to Lucy Hyde (series), Richard Dawkins, Smithsonian Institution, theology, tinkering, Ultimate Engineering, University of Bristol, Worldview
"There is a reason why evolutionists focus on the human body as a prime example of bad design." Source
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New Peer-Reviewed Paper Provides a How-To Manual for Using ID to Guide Research

biology, biomechanics, Biomimetics, Brian Miller, constraints, Emily Reeves, expectations, function, functional information, genetics, Genetics (journal), George Montañez, intelligence, Intelligent Design, irreducibly complex systems, Jonathan McLatchie, Junk DNA, Michael Behe, neurophysiology, peer-reviewed literature, predictions, protein science, purpose, Research, Robert J. Marks, scientific reasoning, scientific theory, scientists, Stuart Burgess, systematics, Systems Biology, William Dembksi, Winston Ewert
The paper explains what the theory of intelligent design is and how it can be used to generate testable scientific predictions, or “expectations.” Source
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The Coming Battle for America’s Soul

Apologetics, Christian Conservative, Christianity, Democratic Socialism, FreeThinkingMInistries, Gospel, John Ferrer, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Political Commentary, Political Theology, Politics
[Editor’s Note: I wrote the following post on social media, and it was picked up by Tim Stratton at FreeThinkingMinistries.com. The opening section, below, has been added to clarify how this kind of political commentary bears upon Christian theology and apologetics.] A Brief Theology of Politics     You’re about to hear a rant on Democratic Socialism. So, I want you to hear the heart behind that rant first. As a Christian, I care about people. Caring about people, I have to care about politics, at least insofar as it affects people. I want people to follow Christ. I want to see marriages restored, families healed, within thriving communities, and a flourishing society. All of that, for me, stems from the humanitarian heart of Christ’s life and teaching. And bringing my Christian…
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Is America on Stolen Land? Debunking More Historical Myths with Tim Barton

American history, Biblical Worldview, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Founding Fathers, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology, Tim Barton, WallBuilders
Is the history of America so dark and disturbed that we need to start over? Where could we go to learn the details of what REALLY happened? Tim Barton, President of WallBuilders, returns to the program to examine the original documents behind some of America’s biggest historical debates–straight from his personal collection of over 100,000 items! From slavery and the Treaty of Tripoli to Native American land claims and the biblical worldview of the Founders, Frank and Tim compare today’s most popular claims with the evidence that often gets left out. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why is it essential to understand the meaning behind Thomas Jefferson’s claim, “We hold these truths to be self-evident.”? Did Frederick Douglass really believe America was fundamentally racist? Why is the Three-Fifths Compromise one of the…
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Dr. Burgess and Lucy Hyde: Explaining Problems with Wisdom Teeth and Jaw

anatomy, apes, bad design, Darwin Devolves, devolution, diet, Evolution, genetic defects, genetic devolution, health, humans, instructions, Intelligent Design, jaws, junk food, life, longevity, Lucy Hyde, Michael Behe, misuse, quadrupeds, refined sugar, Responding to Lucy Hyde (series), spine, teeth, tooth decay, Ultimate Engineering, University of Bristol, vegetables, wisdom teeth
"Again, she’s assuming that humans have evolved from ape-like quadruped creatures. Most apes have very powerful jaws that are bigger than ours." Source
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A Fifteen-Second, Five-Finger Response to the Evolution Question

2. Does God Exist?, 3. Are Miracles Possible?, Christianity, Evolution, Gospel, Intelligent Design, Richard Stevens, Scientific Apologetics. apologetics
The friendly, mature volunteer at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden showed us the fascinating internal features of a saguaro cactus skeleton. I marveled aloud at its “amazing design.” The docent (guide) continued: “Yes, the mutations made this beauty of nature.” I didn’t want to argue and so decided not to contest the “mutations made it” claim. But I realized I need a powerful, clear, non-combative, easy-to-remember response to the question, “Why don’t you believe in evolution?” Here’s what occurred to me. We have a Five-Finger Response that does not immediately trigger the usual arguments about the fossil record, Darwin’s finches, bacteria resistance to antibiotics, or species sharing common DNA segments. And we can deliver it all in 15 seconds. The 15-Second Answer When someone asks you: “Why don’t you believe…
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Ultimate Wiring: Design Approach Explains the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

"poor design", anatomy, bad design, Boeing 747, Bristol University, cable, engineers, Evolution, evolutionists, human body, Intelligent Design, larynx, Lucy Hyde, nerves, nervous system, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve, Responding to Lucy Hyde (series), scientific progress, soldiers, spacecraft, Stuart Burgess, superior laryngeal nerve, Technology, tolerance, trachea, Ultimate Engineering, wiring, __featured1
Think of a spacecraft. It might have 50 miles of wiring. In contrast, the human body has an incredible 50,000 miles of wiring. Source
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Misinformation About a Masterpiece: An Engineer Responds to a Colleague

"poor design", americans, anatomy, Aston Martin, back pain, bipedal skeleton, bipedalism, bridge design, bridges, Bristol University, Cambridge University, cars, Corvette, Dallas Conference on Science and Faith, Engineering, European Space Agency, Evolution, horizontal beams, human back, human body, human spine, Intelligent Design, intervertebral discs, Jerry Coyne, King Charles III, Liberty University, Lucy Hyde, Macroevolution, misuse, Nathan Lents, predictions, Prince Charles, quadrupedal skeleton, Responding to Lucy Hyde (series), Richard Dawkins, Stuart Burgess, Ultimate Engineering, vertebrae
"We have the anatomy department claiming the human spine is a bad design, whilst the engineering department is improving bridge design by copying it!" Source
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Rewriting History – Debunking the Lies You’ve Always Been Told About America with Tim Barton

American history, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Founding Fathers, History Myths, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology, Tim Barton, WallBuilders
What if some of the biggest claims you’ve heard about American history aren’t true? For decades, Americans have been told that Christopher Columbus launched a campaign of genocide, the Founding Fathers were racist deists, and the United States was uniquely evil from the very beginning. While people of every nation have undeniably done evil (that’s why we all need a Savior), are those claims about America based on the historical record or Marxist propaganda? If you think you already know America’s story, think again! This week, Frank interviews historian and President of WallBuilders, Tim Barton, who holds the nation’s largest private collection of original American historical documents (totaling more than 100,000 pieces!). So Tim’s insights come from what was recorded by the founders themselves. Tune in as Frank and Tim…
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