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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What is Intelligent Design?
- Intelligent Design (ID) uses science to determine if life is a cosmic accident or divinely created.
- ID proponents can hold both young-earth and old-earth creationist views.
The Stakes of the Design Debate
- The core question in the debate over origins is about humanity's position in the universe.
- This impacts our understanding of who we are, where we come from, and our ultimate purpose.
ID Movement's Current State
- Intelligent Design (ID) has seen a shift in public attention.
- While media coverage decreased after the Dover trial, behind-the-scenes research and interest among young people is growing.
