From John West, a Concise Explanation of Evolution’s Toxicity

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At a dinner at my home, a guest launched into a lengthy explanation of why, as a religious person, neither he nor anyone should be bothered by “evolution.” Source
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Here’s the Other Common Objection to Intelligent Design — Answered

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If you asked me, “Do you believe in evolution?” I would reply “I believe in the evolution of life, and the evolution of automobiles." Source
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New Book Makes the Catholic Case for Intelligent Design

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Fr. Martin Hilbert explains why the theory of intelligent design, rightly understood, harmonizes perfectly with the Catholic theological tradition. Source
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Robin Collins’s “Fine-Tuning for Discoverability” Argument

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In November 2000 we each presented at the “Science and Evidence for Design in the Universe” symposium at Yale University. Source
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Steven Buri, Wesley Smith: What Is a Human Being?

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That politicians and activists can watch their fellow men wallow in degradation this way is itself a twisted tribute to human exceptionalism. Source
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Words for Wednesday! Disentangling ID from Creationism

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Yesterday on Stephen Meyer’s Facebook page we launched the new “Terminology Tuesday” feature, with a quick read about just what we mean by intelligent design. Source
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Science, Scripture, and the Image of God

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"The proposition that the universe had an Intelligent Designer is the most fundamental of all scientific theories." Source
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A Living and Symphonic Order — Appreciating Anthony Esolen

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I knew I wanted to choose someone who wrote beautifully. He, however, was someone I didn't know, and I could not predict his views on intelligent design. Source
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