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ID in Canada

“Blind Science” by Ted Byfield: http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=45996

ID Cartoon Wars

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050819/OPINION02/308190001/1093 vs. http://www.markfiore.com/animation/super.html

Why intelligent design theory ought to be taught

Why intelligent design theory ought to be taught By Jonah Avriel Cohen Of the many reasons why intelligent design – an argument I reject – ought to be taught alongside evolution in our public schools, perhaps none is more compelling than the ignorance and demagoguery which is evident in our current national debate over the issue. Below are four myths you frequently come across while reading the political literature on the subject, followed by the facts. MORE: http://www.americanthinker.com/articles.php?article_id=4761

Mini-Retrospective: Behe and Darwin’s Black Box

Lehigh prof draws fire over intelligent design
By Christina Gostomski

The Allentown Morning Call, Pennsylvania
August 22, 2005 Monday

As a newly minted Ph.D., Michael Behe, like many young biochemists, dreamed of one day joining the distinguished and highly coveted ranks of the National Academy of Scientists. Read More ›

Reality Moment: The Burden of Proof

Duane Smith is another blogger complaining about Kenneth Chang’s NYTimes piece on ID. According to Smith (go here), in admitting that ID raises questions of real scientific merit, Chang’s article redistributes the burden of proof when in fact “the burden of proof is on Intelligent Design creationism and not mainstream science.” Read More ›

“Evolution Evangelist”

The current issue of More, a women’s magazine aimed at women over 40, contains a profile of Eugenie Scott in which she is quoted as saying, “I’ve become an evolution evangelist.” Could someone please explain how evolution constitutes “good news”?

Deepak Chopra on ID

“It’s high time to rescue ‘intelligent design’ from the politics of religion. There are too many riddles not yet answered by either biology or the Bible, and by asking them honestly, without foregone conclusions, science could take a huge leap forward.” MORE