The Sean McDowell Show
The Debate over Evolution and Intelligent Design Heats Up (w/ Doug Axe)
Mar 21, 2025
Doug Axe, a professor at Biola and author of "Undeniable," dives into the heated debate between evolution and intelligent design. He discusses how recent advancements in science challenge Darwinian theory and the implications for both believers and skeptics. Axe explores the complexities of protein formation and compares it to language structure, arguing against traditional perspectives. The conversation also touches on the evolution of the intelligent design movement and proposes future dialogues to foster understanding between differing views.
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- Intelligent design emphasizes scientific inquiry to explore the origins of humanity beyond random cosmic events or divine creation.
- The intelligent design movement continues to grow academically and socially, despite reduced media attention, attracting new voices and interest from younger generations.
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Clarifying Intelligent Design
Intelligent design (ID) distinguishes itself from both young and old earth creationism by focusing solely on scientific inquiry rather than reconciling faith with scientific findings. Unlike creationists who try to align their beliefs with specific scientific narratives, ID advocates seek to determine whether scientific evidence supports the idea of humans being cosmic accidents or products of divine creation. The ID movement treats these questions through an empirical lens, leading to an affirmation of design in nature. This approach allows for a diverse range of opinions within the ID community, encompassing both young earth and old earth proponents.
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