Science, the Bible, and America’s Creed

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When a wrong turn has been made, sometimes going back is the best way forward. If we want to restore America to health, we need to relearn the creed. Source
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Why Mathematics and Literature Point to Intelligent Design

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In an era where un-design is celebrated, a mathematician shows that structure and order are inherent in both literature and the universe. 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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The Main Argument of The Abolition of Man

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Lewis foresees a class of men called “the Conditioners.” The Conditioners have “seen through” all attempts to ground behaviour in any ultimate truth. Source
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