Author: John G. West
Professor James Tour: A “Liar for Jesus”?
Renowned scientist James Tour at Rice University is facing the wrath of Internet trolls because of his candid evaluation of origin of life research.
James Tour Responds to Critics of Dallas Lecture
The lecture hit a nerve, already attracting 74,000+ views on YouTube. It also provoked a firestorm.
From Human Zoos, College Students Learn the Consequences of Scientific Racism
One of the rewarding experiences that go with creating a film is doing live screenings and being able to interact in a personal way with viewers during Q&A.
Seeking Racial Reconciliation in the Heart of Texas at a Screening of Human Zoos
I love taking part in post-screening discussions of my films because I get to hear and learn from perspectives different from my own.
In the Controversy over Intelligent Design, Seeking Genuine Dialogue
To me, this kind of back and forth is more amenable to serious discussion and reflection than quick volleys on a discussion board.