The Sean McDowell Show The Evolution Divide: Two Scientists Find Common Ground and BIG Differences
Aug 22, 2025
Sy Garte, a scientist and author advocating for evolutionary creationism, and Doug Axe, a Biola University colleague supporting intelligent design, engage in a lively discussion about evolution and its implications for faith. They explore the scientific status of evolution, debating crucial topics like the limitations of natural selection and the intricate relationship between Genesis and modern science. The conversation confronts the evolution of life and the evidence supporting or challenging its theories, highlighting the need for constructive dialogue amidst differing views.
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From Atheist Scientist To Christian
- Sy Garte recounts moving from a militant atheist upbringing to Christian faith after studying quantum theory and biochemistry.
- He credits scientific wonder and personal spiritual experiences for opening him to belief.
Conversion, Cambridge, And Scientific Doubt
- Doug Axe describes becoming a Christian in his teens and later wrestling with molecular biology as a believer.
- He pursued a postdoc in Cambridge to scrutinize molecular Darwinism and lost a job amid controversy.
Complementary Ways Of Seeking Truth
- Sy Garte argues science and Christian faith both seek truth but use different methods and emphases.
- He rejects giving scientific claims ultimate authority over Scripture and urges harmony, not hierarchy.
