A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design

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For too long now, Catholic scholars and many of the faithful have felt compelled to align themselves with a Darwinian account of life’s origins. 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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Atheist Richard Dawkins: Intelligent Design Is a “Scientific Hypothesis,” Though Mistaken

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This is a remarkable response, granting the premise of arguments for intelligent design like those of Stephen Meyer. Source
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What Science Owes to Faith, Hope, and Love

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It's a stretch to say that our ability to do realist science arose from a mindless process of evolution. Source
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Soul Survives Death? ER Doc Faces Skepticism

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In discussion with Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Dr. Sam Parnia stuck to his clearly defined evidence, avoiding religious digressions. Source
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Richard Dawkins, the Unlikely Evangelist

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As a recent book of essays demonstrates, the once much-vaunted new atheism spurred many thinking people to become Christians. Source
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In Our World, Multiple Levels of Intelligent Design

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We find higher genres of design that cannot be explained by appealing to the actions of natural forces and laws of nature. Source
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Atheist on the Ropes: Piers Morgan Confronts Richard Dawkins About ID and Stephen Meyer

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There’s something wonderful about watching Dawkins being compelled to watch Stephen Meyer and then being obliged to respond. Source
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