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August 28, 2023

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AI in Iowa State and Professor Tom Ingebritsen’s Story What if a chimpanzee stood up one day and talked to us with the same level of competence as does ChatGPT?

How Jesus Changed This Scientist's Life

How Jesus Changed This Scientist’s Life Thomas S. Ingebritsen

Resurrection and Reality

Resurrection and Reality Zachary Ardern

1.9 minute read

Two Stories of Shifting Science in Origins The reasoning by which we come to particular conclusions is as important as the conclusions themselves.

The Confessions of a Disappointed Young-Earther

The Confessions of a Disappointed Young-Earther Kenneth D. Keathley

The Misunderstood Science of Genetic Bottlenecks

The Misunderstood Science of Genetic Bottlenecks S. Joshua Swamidass

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The Surprising Rise of Humans In several experiments in Earth’s history, nothing like humans has ever evolved here on earth.

The Providential Arrival of Our Species

The Providential Arrival of Our Species Darrel R. Falk

One Flesh in Joint Intentionality

One Flesh in Joint Intentionality Darrel R. Falk

February 1, 2023

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Swamidass Elected a Fellow of the AAAS Recognized for contributions to computational biology, outreach to faith communities.

November 15, 2022

2.7 minute read

Andrew Loke’s New Book on Adam and Eve The theological conversation about evolution and the Christian faith continues this week at ETS and AAR.

Adam & Eve: A Survey of Models for Catholics

Adam & Eve: A Survey of Models for Catholics John DeRosa

Evolutionary Theory and the Interpretation of Scripture

Evolutionary Theory and the Interpretation of Scripture Gijsbert van den Brink

August 11, 2022

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Two Debates with Marcus Ross A leading young earth creationist, a paleontologist, debates Dr. Swamidass and Michael Jones on evolution, and whether it is compatible with Genesis.

Would Marcus Ross Come Reason With Me? S. Joshua Swamidass

The Origins of Young Earth Creationism Michael Jones

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Two Virtual Events This July Learn about the new consensus on Adam and Eve. Take a short-course with Carver Classroom, or join the workshop at the ASA.

Three Stories on Adam

Three Stories on Adam S. Joshua Swamidass

A U-Turn on Adam and Eve

A U-Turn on Adam and Eve S. Joshua Swamidass

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Can a Scientist Affirm the Resurrection? Each Easter, many Christians celebrate the Resurrection. How can this be so?

Can a scientist believe in the resurrection? Three hypotheses.

Can a scientist believe in the resurrection? Three hypotheses. Ian H. Hutchinson

Science, Evidence, and the Resurrection

Science, Evidence, and the Resurrection S. Joshua Swamidass

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Learning About the Science of Adam and Eve What does genetic science tell us about Adam and Eve? We are taking a detailed dive at a workshop in this summer’s ASA conference.

My Response to the ASA's Apology

My Response to the ASA’s Apology S. Joshua Swamidass

What Became of the Genetic Challenge to Adam and Eve? William Lane Craig

Reworking the Science of Adam

Reworking the Science of Adam S. Joshua Swamidass

In Defense of Tim Keller

In Defense of Tim Keller S. Joshua Swamidass

1.7 minute read

When We Became Human Nathan Lents, William Lane Craig, and Darrel Falk wonder when we first became human.

When Did We Become Human?

When Did We Become Human? William Lane Craig

One Flesh in Joint Intentionality

One Flesh in Joint Intentionality Darrel R. Falk

What A Scientist Learns From A Southern Baptist Seminary

What A Scientist Learns From A Southern Baptist Seminary S. Joshua Swamidass

1.4 minute read

A War in Europe, Deleted Articles, History Matters The history gives important insight into how we can move beyond our conflicts. History matters.

The Fair Use Publication of Deleted Articles

The Fair Use Publication of Deleted Articles Peaceful Science

Maps and Monsters

Maps and Monsters Derrick Peterson

The Myth of the Myth

The Myth of the Myth Derrick Peterson

Steven Olson: The Apocalypse Factory S. Joshua Swamidass

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Unlikely, Lucky, or Providential? Evolution proceeds by a long series of improbable events. So, does that mean evolution is unlikely? Or that we are lucky? Or this just divine providence?

Do Christians Need to Reconcile Evolutionary Theory and Doctrines of Divine Providence and Creation? Stephen C. Meyer

Response to “Mere Theistic Evolution” William Lane Craig

On Mere Theistic Evolution Thomas H. McCall

February 28, 2022

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Medical Science and the Questions of Justice This last week of Black History Month, Paul Farmer died, and we interviewed Akaninyene Ruffin. Science matters to Justice.

Pursuing Justice in Public Health

Pursuing Justice in Public Health Akaninyene Ruffin, et al.

(Mis)Reading Martin Luther King, Jr.

(Mis)Reading Martin Luther King, Jr. Aaron Ducksworth

Entering Science from a Historically Black University

Entering Science from a Historically Black University Sierra A. Nance, et al.

February 22, 2022

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Mind the Pregnant Hitchhiking Monkey A curious tale from evolutionary science takes center stage as the conversation on MTE continues.

On Mere Theistic Evolution Thomas H. McCall

Cancer and Evolution

Cancer and Evolution S. Joshua Swamidass

February 15, 2022

1.3 minute read

Renewing a Conversation on Mere Theistic Evolution Michael Murray and John Churchill answer several theological objections to evolution, offering a better way.

Mere Theistic Evolution Michael J. Murray, et al.

A Genealogical Rapprochement on Adam?

A Genealogical Rapprochement on Adam? S. Joshua Swamidass

February 7, 2022

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Science and Historical Black Colleges and Universities This month is Black History month. We asked a black science student about her journey to science from a HBUC.

Entering Science from a Historically Black University

Entering Science from a Historically Black University Sierra A. Nance, et al.

Science, Civil Rights, and the Doll Test

Science, Civil Rights, and the Doll Test Kristel Tjandra

February 2, 2022

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Flat Earths and Fake Footnotes At the interface of science and faith, two quite entertaining scholars have many stories to tell.

Flat Earths and Fake Footnotes

Flat Earths and Fake Footnotes Derrick Peterson

Eden Reconsidered Kenneth R. Miller

The War That Never Was

The War That Never Was Kenneth W. Kemp

History of Science

History of Science S. Joshua Swamidass

January 24, 2022

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Mike Heiser, Paul Metzger and Greg Cootsona Respond Pursuit of virtue sometimes demands protest. Protest creates conflict. This conflict is often the only path to greater peace.

A Biblical Scholar’s Perspective on People Outside the Garden Michael S. Heiser

Four Questions for the Genealogical Adam and Eve Greg Cootsona

On the Origins of a Virtuous Vision for Human Perfection Paul Louis Metzger

January 17, 2022

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Forgetting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pursuit of virtue sometimes demands protest. Protest creates conflict. This conflict is often the only path to greater peace.

January 10, 2022

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Where Stands a Growing Conversation Last week, millions of people learned about the new conversation on Adam and Eve. The response is a salient window into where stands the conversation.

Human Origins Workshop With *Reasons to Believe*

Human Origins Workshop With Reasons to Believe S. Joshua Swamidass

Antipodes and the Scandal of Particularity Kenneth D. Keathley

What If Big E Evolution is True?

What If Big E Evolution is True? Anjeanette Roberts

Three Stories on Adam

Three Stories on Adam S. Joshua Swamidass

A U-Turn on Adam and Eve

A U-Turn on Adam and Eve S. Joshua Swamidass

January 4, 2022

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What Young Earth Creationists are Missing ETS panelists explain why they are not convinced by young earth creationism, but see value in a genealogical Adam and Eve.

Reading Creation in the Bible in Light of Science Today Richard E. Averbeck

Showing There is No Incompatibility Between Evolution and the Bible Andrew Ter Ern Loke

From a Certain Point of View

From a Certain Point of View Andy Walsh

Stop! You're Both Right!

Stop! You’re Both Right! Andy Walsh

December 28, 2021

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Top Articles of 2021 The common themes in these articles point to the unique voice Peaceful Science brings to the conversation.