Darwin Devolves – Christian Life Coaching Franklin Tennessee

22Aug 2026 by Post

Dave Farina Misunderstands Behe’s Darwin Devolves

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Farina’s response to my previous series is characterized by misrepresentations, selective engagement, and reliance on insults and name-calling. Source

21Aug 2026 by Post

In Defense of The Edge of Evolution, a Response to Dave Farina

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If evolution is capable of producing complex molecular interactions, the place where we would most expect to find them is in viruses like HIV. Source

19Aug 2026 by Post

Simulations Point to Design: Learning from the History of Artificial Life

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Once you introduce step-by-step guidance, you are no longer simulating an evolutionary process. Source

28Jul 2026 by Post

Dr. Burgess and Lucy Hyde: Explaining Problems with Wisdom Teeth and Jaw

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"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

09Jun 2026 by Post

Evolutionists Need a Refresher Course in Natural Selection

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Abuses of the concept of natural selection abound not only in science news but in scientific papers in major journals as well. It’s time for a remedial course. Source

06Feb 2026 by Post

Irreducible Complexity: A Reply and Challenge to Daniel Stern Cardinale

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I invite Stern Cardinale to attempt to provide a plausible evolutionary explanation of the origins of a complex system such as DNA replication. Source

29Jan 2026 by Post

More to Love about Springtails, Those Adorable Gymnasts

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Does it have to be called an “evolutionary success” instead of a success? The word “evolutionary” performs no function. It is also contrary to the evidence. Source

16Oct 2025 by Post

Discovery Institute-Funded Paper in Scientific Reports Applies an ID-Inspired Approach to Cancer

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Humans have bioengineered many drugs to fight cancer. We’ve all seen this: Many cancer drugs may work but they often have devastating side effects. Source

06Oct 2025 by Post