As long as I’m on the subject of overwhelming points of similarity vs. underwhelming points of difference, a few points of similarity between man and chimp in no particular order, off the top of my head: Read More ›
It has come to my attention that because the genetic code isn’t quite universal some people think that is grounds for calling into question how many more than one common ancestor there might be. Read More ›
In every case where a machine is observed and its origin can be determined it is the result of intelligent agency.
When observations have been repeated billions of times by billions of people like this without a single exception it is a law of nature, not hypothesis and not mere theory. Read More ›
I created some new Pages with links in the right column of the blog. Under Comment Policy are Moderation which is the moderation policy statements made by Bill Dembski and continued by his appointed Blog Czar and Put a Sock In It which is a partial list of boring arguments that earn deletion and if repeated an invitation to leave Uncommon Descent. Please be aware of them.
In browsing the New Mexicans for Science and Reason site and the Oynate Man prank (which I’d seen before but since it’s so hilarious enjoyed reading again) I came across this statement in the April Fool article explaining what would constitute real evidence against evolution: Read More ›
Often when we ask the evolutionist what might falsifiy the notion that humans evolved sometime in recent epochs from previous non-human animal species they tell us that discovery of human and dinosaur fossils in the same strata would falsify it. Read More ›
Arizona State University Professor of Evolutionary Biology John Lynch admits he teaches something on the topic of intelligent design. I shudder to think what it is he teaches about it but that’s neither here nor there for the point I’m about to make. Read More ›
This article lays it out and backs it up with quotes from the opposition. Read More ›
From Table 7 of the Harris Poll
Belief in Evolution doubles from 17% to 35% as education goes from high school to postgrad.
Belief in ID triples from 6% to 17% as education goes from high school to postgrad.
By popular demand…
by John A. Davison
I made a new category “Comment Moderation” to explain the policy at Uncommon Descent. All I’m doing for now is collecting Bill Dembski’s previous statements on it in one place (here) and further stipulating that nothing has changed. 4/16/05 Comments about Comments 5/15/05 About This Blog 11/30/05 Why I ruthlessly edit comments on this blog
How much do most of us really know about the other mammals we have so much in common with? Or perhaps I should ask how little do most of us really know. Here’s a thought provoking article from naturalist Dr. Daphne Sheldrick who spent 30 years working with elephants in the wild and in captivity.
Elephant Emotion By Daphne Sheldrick Read More ›
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The Utah Senate passed a bill yesterday requiring teachers to tell students that there are several theories on the origin of life. Read all about it.