Intelligent Design the Future

Humans seem to be drawn in a certain direction toward truth and beauty. Is that an accident of nature? Or is there a higher truth prompting it? On this ID The Future, we're pleased to share the first half of an engaging conversation between philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer and historian of science Michael Shermer about science, God, the origin of information, and the nature of mind. The conversation was hosted by comedian and podcaster Bryan Callen on The Bryan Callen Show. In Part 1, Meyer and Shermer discuss arguments for design, the Big Bang, the origin of information, and the role of mind in the universe. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Look for Part 2 in a separate episode of ID The Future. We're grateful to the producers of The Bryan Callen Show for permission to share this conversation on ID The Future! Source

Frank Tipler, a distinguished physicist and cosmologist known for co-authoring The Anthropic Cosmological Principle, dives into the intriguing notion of the Big Bang singularity. He argues that this singularity transcends space and time, challenging atheistic viewpoints due to its well-supported implications. Tipler discusses the fine-tuning problem of the universe, questioning the validity of multiple universes and the materialistic interpretations of cosmic order. His insights provoke thought on the profound relationship between science and the concept of a creator.

Happy Darwin Day! But what's the current status of Darwinism? And if modern Darwinism is broken, what's the best way to commemorate Darwin's life and achievements? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Dr. Casey Luskin to give us answers to those questions. On this episode, Dr. Luskin reviews the current status of Darwinism, gives us an impressive sampling of the evidence for intelligent design, and instructs us on the most appropriate way to mark Darwin Day today. Source

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.