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Key Thinkers

Here you can find profiles of some of the key thinkers in the debate over evolution and intelligent design. What are their life stories? What are their key ideas? What are their most important writings? Check back as we continue to add more profiles to the page in coming months.

Supporters of Materialistic Evolution

Richard Dawkins

Daniel Dennett

Supporters of Theistic Evolution

Francis Collins

Supporters of Intelligent Design

Michael Behe

William Dembski

Stephen Meyer

EVENTS

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February
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Feb
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2021}

Dallas Conference on Science and Faith — 2021

_{Daniel Reeves
Date
February
02
Feb
20
20
2021
Irving Bible Church
Dallas, TX}

We are pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Dallas Conference on Science and Faith is scheduled for February 20, 2021 at Irving Bible Church in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. This year’s event will be a hybrid event, with the option to attend in-person or virtually. We are in the process of confirming speakers, schedule, and cost, but are excited to share that Stephen C. Meyer will be a part of the event. Offering this hybrid event will make it possible for even more to join than in previous years. Be sure to put the date on your calendar and look for more information in the coming weeks. When Saturday, February 20, 20218:45 AM – 4:45 PM CST Where Irving Bible Church2435 Kinwest Pkwy Irving, TX 75063 Questions Contact Pam Bailey at pbailey@discovery.org. …

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February
02
Feb
28
28
2020}

The Return of the God Hypothesis

_{Weekend Seminar with Dr. Stephen Meyer}_{Discovery Institute
Date
February
02
Feb
28
28
2020
Biola University
La Mirada, CA}

Join us at Biola University for a weekend seminar with Dr. Stephen Meyer, director of Discovery Institute’s Center for Science & Culture. As you may well know, the scientific naturalist worldview still dominates the natural sciences, as well as philosophy and many other disciplines, in addition to other aspects of everyday life. However, several influential works have helped give rise to the credibility of intelligent design. In this course, Dr. Meyer will explore three of his important publications that argue not only against the scientific naturalist worldview, but also in favor of intelligent design. The course will draw upon his groundbreaking work in Signature in the Cell, Darwin’s Doubt, and The Return of the God Hypothesis …

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February
02
Feb
21
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2020}

Grand Canyon University Conference on Faith and Science

_{Science Stewardship for the Glory of God}_{Discovery Institute
Date
February
02
Feb
21
21
2020
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ}

Attend the Conference on Faith and Science (COFAS 2020) at Grand Canyon University for a two-day exploration of science stewardship and how it glorifies God. Discover more about our Creator through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Among other sessions, Dr. Stephen Meyer will discuss Is God’s Directing Hand Detectable in Nature? with Professor Jeff Hardin from BioLogos. Dr. Meyer will also be part of a keynote session with Professor Tom Buchanan from the University of Delaware and Professor Dan Churchwell from the Acton Institute. For a full conference schedule, or to register, visit the COFAS 2020 website. When Friday, February 21, 20207:00 – 9:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) Saturday, February 22, 20209:00 AM – 1:00 PM(doors …

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January
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Jan
25
25
2020}

Dallas Conference on Science and Faith 2020

_{The Center for Science and Culture
Date
January
01
Jan
25
25
2020
Dallas, TX}

According to a nationwide survey, more than two-thirds of atheists and one-third of agnostics believe that “the findings of science make the existence of God less probable,” while nearly half of self-identified theists believe “the findings of science are neutral with regard to the existence of God.” But what if the discoveries of science actually lend support to belief in God? Tackle this question head-on at the Dallas Conference on Science and Faith.

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October
10
Oct
11
11
2019}

Why Truth Still Matters

_{2019 SES National Conference on Christian Apologetics}_{The Center for Science and Culture
Date
October
10
Oct
11
11
2019
Calvary Church
Charlotte, NC}

Stephen Meyer, Director of the Center for Science and Culture, is scheduled to speak at the upcoming National Conference on Christian Apologetics presented by Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC. The theme this year — Why Truth Still Matters — will feature a variety of sessions from scientists, philosophers, and theologians. Dr. Meyer’s sessions are listed below, and a full line-up of speakers and sessions can be found at https://conference.ses.edu/. Darwin’s Doubt Saturday, October 12 | 11:15 am – 12:10 pm In this presentation, Dr. Meyer tells the story of the mystery surrounding the “Cambrian explosion” of animal life in the fossil record — a mystery that has intensified, not only because the expected ancestors of these animals …

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