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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How “Medical Aid in Dying” Became the Euphemism of Choice for Assisted Suicide

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When radical policies are proposed, the first step is to change the lexicon to make it seem less extreme, even mundane. Source
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Scientists Are Skeptical that Intelligence in Homo naledi “Erases Human Exceptionalism”

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Berger et al.’s claims about the species have been disputed and their idea that it lived 2-3 million years ago was exaggerated by a factor of 10. 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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My Friend Olufemi Oluniyi and Darwin’s Legacy in Nigeria

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Olufemi opened my eyes and heart to the importance of Nigeria to Africa, the dynamic role of Christians there, and the importance of Africa to the world. Source
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Stephen Meyer and Company Answer Questions about Science and Faith

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The conference was jointly sponsored by Discovery Institute’s Center for Science & Culture and Westminster Theological Seminary. Source
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“Lying on the Internet”? Debunking Dave Farina on Stephen Meyer

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A lot of nonsense gets published in peer-reviewed journals and it needs expertise to separate the wheat from the chaff. Farina lacks any expertise to do this. Source
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