Stephen Meyer Answers Questions about the Judeo-Christian Origins of Sci...

Philosopher of science Stephen Meyer answers audience questions on his lecture about the Judeo-Christian origins of modern science. This Q and A was presented at the 2022 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith in January 2022. The original lecture can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/ss-kzyXeqdQ ============================ The Discovery Science News Channel is the official Youtube channel of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. The CSC is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. For more information visit https://www.discovery.org/id/ http://www.evolutionnews.org/ http://www.intelligentdesign.org/ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: Twitter: https://twitter.com/discoverycsc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverycsc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverycsc/ Visit other Youtube channels connected to the Center for Science & Culture Discovery Institute: https://www.youtube.com/user/Discover... Dr. Stephen C. Meyer: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrStephe...

Interview with Stephen Meyer: "Return of the God Hypothesis"

Greg talks to Stephen Meyer about his newest book, "Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe." 0:00 Introduction 7:00 Christianity is the Foundation of Science 16:35 Inference to the Best Explanation Points to God 22:45 Discussing Michael Shermer's Skepticism 29:16 Causal Adequacy and DNA 35:40 Responding to God of the Gaps 38:56 The Origin of the Universe 49:49 How the Case Against ID Actually Supports ID #StandtoReason #Apologetics #Christianity #Science #IntelligentDesign ---------------- MENTIONED ON THIS SHOW ---------------- Josh Brahm: https://equalrightsinstitute.com/lead... Equal Rights Institute: https://equalrightsinstitute.com/ Equal Rights Institute’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EqualRights... Pro-Life Apologetics: The Equal Rights Argument – Video: https://youtu.be/louYc-9cvE0 Equipped for Life Course: https://equalrightsinstitute.com/cour... A New Response to the Violinist Argument (includes a link to the “de facto guardian” paper): https://www.str.org/w/a-new-response-... --------------------- CALL IN TO THE SHOW --------------------- Have a question or comment? Call Greg Koukl, live Tuesdays 4-6pm Pacific Time, at (855) 243-9975. ------------------- SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION ------------------- If you'd like to submit your question ahead of time for the broadcast, or if you'd like to submit a question for the #STRask podcast, fill out our form at https://www.str.org/training/broadcast. ----------------- FIND MORE FREE TRAINING ------------------ Website: https://www.str.org/​​​​​​ Stand to Reason University: https://training.str.org/​​​​​ Stand to Reason Apps: https://www.str.org/apps -------------------------------- CONNECT -------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/STRtweets​​​​​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standtoreason93 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standtoreason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stan... ------------------------------------ GIVE ------------------------------------ Support the work of Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/donate​​​​​​

Basics of Intelligent Design: Darwin’s Nightmare

When Charles Darwin published “On the Origin of Species” in 1859, he was painstakingly aware of the fact that the fossil record diametrically opposed his theory. Ever since Darwin’s time, paleontologists have put their finger on the so-called Cambrian explosion. The term describes the fact that within one single geological era called the Cambrian era, a wide variety of fossilized animal forms shows up suddenly and without any evidence of intermediate forms preceding them in Precambrian strata. This state of affairs is hard to reconcile with Darwin’s idea that species evolved slowly and gradually over long periods of time. Darwin himself acknowledged this problem and admitted that if we assume the theory of evolution to be true, we should find an interminable number of intermediate forms in the fossil record. However, at Darwin’s time, those countless transitional forms were nowhere to be found. The leading figures of paleontology didn’t hold back with their criticism of Darwin, who, in turn, described their objections as potentially fatal to the entire theory of evolution. Yet, instead of dealing with the paleontological evidence as it presented itself to him, Darwin explained away the absence of paleontological evidence for evolution by asserting that future discoveries by paleontologists would eventually unearth those countless intermediate forms that his theory needed in order to be vindicated. Have his hopes come true? No, they haven’t. In fact, as the science of paleontology has, like any other scientific discipline during the 20th century, made huge leaps forward, the evidence that has emerged has put the theory of evolution into even greater trouble. Find out why in this very first episode of my new series on the basics of Intelligent Design. 0:00 Intro 0:52 Darwin's Theory 2:16 A Troubling Conundrum 4:42 A Milestone Discovery 5:09 Phyla and Fossils 6:38 The Blink of an Eye 7:28 Amazing Trilobite 8:22 Stubborn Paleontology 9:05 Darwin's Problem Amplified 11:23 Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead This is the first video of an ongoing series on the Evolution vs. Intelligent Design debate. My aim is to make the basics of Intelligent Design and of critical thinking about evolutionary theory available to the uninitiated viewer. I will unpack, in a step-by-step fashion, why the complex, specified information we find in organisms of the animal kingdom is better explained by the theory of Intelligent Design than by Neo-Darwinism. The videos in these series are based on the New York Times bestseller “Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design” by Stephen C. Meyer (Revised ed. Edition, San Francisco: HarperOne, 2014). In fact, the videos can be thought of as summaries of the most essential points of Meyer’s book. This video in particular relates to the content of chapters 1-2. However, my videos are not officially endorsed by Stephen Meyer. Stephen Meyer heads the Center for Science and Culture of the Discovery Institute, the leading Intelligent Design think tank (https://www.discovery.org/). The Discovery Institute is sometimes accused of advancing Biblical creationism disguised as science. This is an ad hominem attack that does nothing to address the actual arguments that are being put forward by Intelligent Design theorists. Besides, the accusation reveals ignorance of the fact that there is a wide range of atheist and agnostic scientists who consider Intelligent Design a legitimate scientific hypothesis. Nevertheless, one of my videos will talk about how the hypotheses advanced by Intelligent Design and creationism are fundamentally different. I have not received formal training in evolutionary biology. However, I have spent a great amount of time studying Neo-Darwinism and Intelligent Design over the last three years. I am mentioning this for two reasons: First, this is simply a matter of transparency and intellectual honesty, which are, I believe, key, as we’re dealing with a controversial topic. Second, I’m aware that the fact of me not being an evolutionary biologist will be used by critics in the attempt to undermine the credibility of the arguments I offer here. However, the validity of an argument is not affected by the question of who advances it. Therefore, questioning my content because I’m not an evolutionary biologist (or, a scientist, for that matter) is logically fallacious. In addition, the following may be pointed out: Unless the person who offers such criticism is him or herself an evolutionary biologist, advancing such criticism is at best hypocritical and at worst self-defeating. For if the credibility of my arguments is supposedly questionable due to me not being an evolutionary biologist, why should the critic’s criticism of my arguments be any more credible, given that he or she isn’t an evolutionary biologist either? As always, I'm thankful for feedback!

Who Is Nature's Designer?

Philosopher of science Stephen Meyer discusses who he thinks the designer of nature and life is based on data from chemistry, biology, physics, and cosmology. This talk is from Meyer's online course, "Stephen Meyer Investigates Scientific Evidence for Intelligent Design" at DiscoveryU.org. You can sign up for the course at https://www.discoveryu.org/courses/meyer.

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Stephen Meyer: Untold Stories from His Life, Experience, and Faith

Everybody loves a good story! Dr. Stephen C. Meyer is one of the leading proponents of intelligent design, and a New York Times best-selling author. In this interview, he shares some personal experiences and wisdom from his life. Here's some stories, experiences, and insights you probably haven't heard about his life and faith journey. GET A MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS OR SCIENCE AND RELIGION AT BIOLA (https://bit.ly/2AFChkN) USE DISCOUNT CODE [SMDCERTDISC] FOR $100 OFF THE BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (https://bit.ly/3cIwhFP) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/

Return of the God Hypothesis Already Receiving Rave Reviews

The wait is almost over for philosopher Stephen Meyer's next book, Return of the God Hypothesis, building the scientific case for intelligent design. With over 40 scientists endorsing the book, including a Nobel Laureate, early reviews leave no doubt the book is going to be a smash hit. Pre-order at https://returnofthegodhypothesis.com/​ & get some great bonuses: exclusive excerpts, discounts for online ID class, access to a private online Q&A with Meyer after the book's release. ====================================================== This is the official Youtube page of Dr. Stephen Meyer, director of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. Meyer is the author of The New York Times best selling book Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the case for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2013). For more information on the book and to order your copy visit http://www.darwinsdoubt.com​ The CSC is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. Visit other Youtube channels connected to the Center for Science & Culture Discovery Institute: https://www.youtube.com/user/Discover...​ The Magician's Twin - CS Lewis & Evolution: https://www.youtube.com/user/cslewisweb​ Darwin's Heretic - Alfred Russel Wallce: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlfredRW...​ For more information visit -- https://www.discovery.org/id/​ -- http://www.evolutionnews.org/​ -- http://www.intelligentdesign.org/​ Follow the CSC on Facebook and Twitter: Twitter: @discoverycsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverycsc/