Intelligent Design the Future

Why do so many evangelical Christians reinvent their theology to make it consistent with undirected Darwinism? On this ID The Future, Dr. John West reads an excerpt from his new book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why Christian Leaders Are Failing And What We Can Do About It. As Exhibit A of an influential evangelical Christian that has been captivated by scientific materialism, West unpacks the work and troubled legacy of Dr. Francis Collins. During his tenure as director of the National Institutes of Health, Collins has led a years-long crusade to de-legitimize fellow Christian scientists, scholars, and laypeople who are supportive of intelligent design or skeptical of Darwinian evolution. This effort to reduce the range of voices allowed to pursue truth in science has confused many people and retarded scientific progress at precisely the time America should be taking the lead in scientific research and discovery. Listen to this compelling excerpt and then read the book! Source

On this episode of ID the Future out of the vault, host Emily Kurlinski talks with Michael Egnor, professor of neurosurgery at Stony Brook University, about the dire warnings, stretching back at least to Thomas Malthus near the turn of the nineteenth century, that overpopulation would lead to starvation and civilizational ruin. Egnor discusses this and other scientific claims once widely embraced by scientific experts and later shown to be off base. The lesson, Egnor says, is that when someone tells you to believe something simply because it’s “the scientific consensus,” reserve judgment. Consensus, says Egnor, is “a political concept, not a scientific one.” And when much of the scientific community is held captive by a dogmatic adherence to materialism, Read More › Source

John West, Vice President and Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, dives deep into the tensions between scientific materialism and biblical teaching. He discusses the corrosion of key biblical beliefs due to theistic evolution and critiques notable figures like Francis Collins for their flawed theology. West emphasizes the crucial role of dissent and open debate in advancing science, while urging a more critical examination of scientific claims. His insights challenge the status quo, advocating for a better integration of faith and science.

What if American culture isn’t collapsing because of crusading secularists? What if it’s failing because leading Christians identify more with secular elites than with their fellow believers? Those are the provocative questions posed by Dr. John West's new book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, which exposes how influential Christian leaders are siding with their anti-Christian cultural captors on everything from biblical authority and science to sex, race, and religious liberty. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid begins a two-part conversation with Dr. West unpacking examples of how Stockholm Syndrome Christianity is harming the scientific enterprise and what can be done to repair the damage. In Part 1, West explains how Francis Collins, one of the most celebrated evangelical Christian scientists in America, has fallen prey to Stockholm Syndrome Christianity. Source

Nancy Pearcey, a professor at Houston Baptist University and author of several influential books, delves into the misconceptions surrounding Darwinism. She reveals that many of Darwin’s early supporters were skeptical about natural selection, often believing in divine guidance instead. Pearcey discusses the rift between naturalistic evolution and theistic views, highlighting Darwin's rejection of intelligent design. The conversation also explores the distinction between microevolution and macroevolution, shedding light on misconceptions prevalent in public discourse.

Dive into the intriguing debate on the randomness of evolution and its capacity to create new genetic information. Highlighting critiques from experts like Lynn Margulis, the discussion questions if mutations really are random. Explore the waiting time problem that challenges mutation rates against fossil timelines. This thought-provoking commentary examines the complexities of neo-Darwinism and introduces intelligent design as a compelling alternative explanation for the diversity of life. Prepare to rethink evolution's traditional narratives!

Jonathan McLatchie, a resident biologist at the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture, dives into the marvels of eukaryotic cell division. He explores how the intricate process of mitosis poses challenges to Darwinian evolution, emphasizing its irreducible complexity. McLatchie contrasts eukaryotes and prokaryotes, highlighting the sophisticated mechanisms in eukaryotic cells that defy gradual evolution. He advocates for the idea of intelligent design as a more plausible explanation for these complex biological systems.

Hillary Morgan Ferrer, the founder of Mama Bear Apologetics and a biology expert, joins co-host Amy Davison, a mother of three with a master's in Christian apologetics. They dissect Richard Dawkins' 'Outgrowing God', revealing contradictions with scientific evidence. The discussion spans how DNA functions beyond mere instructions, the marvels of bird murmurations, and unique adaptations in marine mammals. They highlight teamwork in nature, notably in termites, arguing for intelligent design against traditional evolutionary viewpoints.

One of the most incredible features of cellular life is the capability of self-replication. And built into the remarkable process of cell division are several checkpoints that ensure the success of this life or death cellular practice. But can a Darwinian mechanism take the credit for this elegant cellular system? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid continues his four-part conversation with Dr. Jonathan McLatchie on the intelligent design and irreducible complexity of eukaryotic cell division. In this segment, Dr. McLatchie describes each checkpoint and the role it plays in successful self-replication. This is Part 3 of a four-part series. Source

Could the components of the eukaryotic cell division process have arisen through a gradual, unguided process? On this ID The Future, Dr. Jonathan McLatchie casts light on the unlikelihood of this proposition as he continues a four-episode series with host Andrew McDiarmid on the intelligent design and irreducible complexity of eukaryotic cell division. In this segment, McLatchie dives into some of the key molecular machinery responsible for the success of mitosis: the mitotic spindle and the motor proteins that aid in its assembly and function, explaining why their origin is beyond the reach of a Darwinian process. Source