Author: Jonathan McLatchie
A Misguided Critique of Irreducible Complexity
Danaher’s critiques of irreducible complexity are poorly informed and based on misunderstandings of intelligent design and what its key defenders argue.
Are Proponents of ID Religiously Motivated, and Does It Matter?
If Danaher wants to scrutinize the religious motives of ID proponents, we have to consider what such a line of attack would do to evolution.
In Its Design, the Body’s Thermostat Resembles Human Technology
The existence of thermostatic control of our body temperature is not at all surprising supposing life to be the product of a purposeful engineer.
Carnivory in Plants: A Problem for Evolution
The paper highlights features of carnivorous plants that exhibit irreducible complexity, a characteristic of designed systems, citing the work of Michael Behe.
Atheist Philosopher Explains Why Intelligent Design Is Not a “God of the Gaps” Argument
Despite our many disagreements, I sincerely appreciate Lowder’s spirit and intellectual honesty. I hope the next generation of secular thinkers follow his lead.