Why Darwinian Theory Threatens the Declaration of Independence

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Dr. John West highlights how modern scientific discoveries in biology, physics, and cosmology are now reinforcing the core claims of the Declaration. Source
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The Science Behind the Declaration of Independence

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The scientific consensus of the Founders’ era confirmed the truths of the Declaration. Source
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In the Year of the Declaration’s 250th, Condemning Slavery in the Name of a “Vibe”?

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How urgent this book’s message is was brought home to me over the weekend in a conversation with a bright young man. Source
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Not Just a Scientific Theory, Intelligent Design Is a Foundation of Academic Freedom 

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The American Founders established government with religious liberty for all by separating the State and the Church without separating human reason from divine revelation. Source
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Now It’s “Whale Rights”

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As often is the case in nature rights activism, “indigenous wisdom” is invoked as somehow superior to modern conservation. Source
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To Throttle Human Thriving Is the Point of “Nature Rights”

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Granting “rights” to nature — including geological features — profoundly undermines the concept of “rights” itself. Source
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Should We Give Nature “Rights”? A Premier Science Journal Says Yes

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The text is too long to present here, so I will give one example: the “right to evolve.” The authors note that “evolution” has many meanings. Source
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Pro-Abortion Absolutism and Its Consequences

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Abortion absolutism is a radical departure from the once well-accepted idea that nascent human beings — at least at some level — deserve respect and protection. Source
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