Phillip E. Johnson – Uncommon Descent

A friend writes to remind us of the anniversary of Phillip E. Johnson’s death

Question: What changes since then have made the most difference?

Phillip Johnson: Jun 18, 1940–Nov 2, 2019 (aged 79)

The father of intelligent design theory. Peacefully in his sleep. Updated.

Creationism Darwinism Intelligent Design Philosophy Science

Debating Darwin and Design: Science or Creationism? (1)

A couple of days ago I posted my opening statement to a formal online debate I’m currently engaged in with Christian neo-Darwinist Francis Smallwood at Musings Of A Scientific Nature. My opening statement can be found here, and his here. What follows are my opening thoughts on the question whether ID is ‘creationism in a Read More…

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EDTA >"...are highly suggestive proxy evidence for the earliest clothing in the archaeological record..." Clothing, yes. But when was the first... – Evidence of clothing from 90 000...
bornagain77 Yes Querius, given the Cambrian explosion by itself you would think that Darwinists would be far more reticent in claiming... – Laszlo Bencze: Just another gratuitous use...
ronvanwegen A few hundred thousand (?) naked apes wandering around. One of 'em grunts, "Imma now gonna tie this piece of... – Evidence of clothing from 90 000...
Silver Asiatic LCD This world is made by God to produce saints(to replace fallen angels) Great thought - perfectly stated. That thought... – Lutheran religious studies prof asks, Is...
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vividbleau KF Welcome back I hope things are settling down for you Vivid – Lutheran religious studies prof asks, Is...
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Lieutenant Commander Data 1. Why do some detractors care when they are already intractably wedded to MN? 2. Why do some detractors not... – Lutheran religious studies prof asks, Is...
Querius Bornagain77 @19, Loved your post, especially this quote! “No fossil is buried with its birth certificate. That, and the scarcity... – Laszlo Bencze: Just another gratuitous use...
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