JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Review of Two Books Attempting to Disprove Intelligent Design.

  • Published In: Creation Research Society Quarterly, 2025, v. 62, n. 1. P. 75 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Bergman, Jerry 3 of 3

Abstract

The article reviews critiques of evolutionary claims regarding "useless organs" and "poor design" in the human body, focusing on two books by the atheist author Rosa Rubicondior that argue against Intelligent Design and the existence of a good God. It highlights scientific and theological counterarguments, including the functional importance of organs like the plica semilunaris and the retinal pigment epithelium, and emphasizes the role of mutation load and the Christian doctrine of the Fall in explaining disease and death. Additionally, the article references contemporary evangelical scholarship on Genesis One, noting a range of interpretive views but affirming a literal understanding of the biblical text by some scholars. The discussion underscores ongoing debates between evolutionary biology, creationism, and Intelligent Design within both scientific and religious contexts.

Additional Information

  • Source:Creation Research Society Quarterly. 2025/07, Vol. 62, Issue 1, p75
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0092-9166
  • Accession Number:188375724

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