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Time to Abandon Darwin? The Challenge from Intelligent Design
22 May 2003

 

Evolution's most recent challenger is a movement known as "Intelligent Design." Arguing that it is possible to detect design in biological systems, advocates of this movement argue they are advancing a new scientific theory that provides an explanation of the complexity and diversity of living organisms superior to Darwinian evolution. I will critically examine the scientific claims of this movement, and inquire as to their theological meaning and significance.

Keynote speaker:

• Kenneth R. Miller, Professor of Biology, Brown University

Respondent:

• Brent Waters, Assistant Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Director, Center for Ethics and Values , Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminar

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