The Myth of Behe “Refuted”

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Once again, Darwinists seek to avoid an argument by using clever talk, giving the false impression of a scientist, Behe, who brushes away challenges. Source
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Excerpt: An Obstacle to Darwinian Evolution

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Rather than showing how their theory could handle the obstacle, some Darwinists are hoping to get around irreducible complexity by verbal tap dancing. Source
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Meyer: For the Scientific God Hypothesis, Next Year Will Be Pivotal

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Conceding that churches and synagogues aren’t “essential businesses” was a devastating admission for many professional religious leaders to make. Source
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Darwinism, Storytelling, and the Futurist ET Myth

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The implication is clear: the alien monolith has somehow bequeathed to him and his little tribe a sudden quantum leap in brain power. Source
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Literary Naturalism and a Time Machine

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The sun is burning out, and life on Earth is heading for extinction. This aptly conveys Darwinian materialism’s vision of a meaningless universe. Source
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Examining Causes of Gender Dysphoria

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In recent years, there has been increased interest in a possible connection between gender dysphoria and autism. Source
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Delaying Puberty, or Destroying It?

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For children with gender dysphoria, blocking puberty is not just buying time. It is more like a point of no return. Source
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