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Creationism and intelligent design.

Robert T Pennock1

  • 1Lyman Briggs School and Department of Philosophy, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48825, USA. pennock5@msu.edu

Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics
|October 7, 2003
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Intelligent Design (ID) is a modern form of creationism challenging evolution and science education. Despite scientific refutation of its arguments, ID continues to lobby for inclusion in curricula, necessitating a defense of established evolutionary biology.

Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Science Education Policy

Background:

  • Creationism, encompassing various forms beyond young-earth Genesis, has evolved its strategy in challenging science education.
  • The Intelligent Design (ID) movement, guided by the Discovery Institute's "Wedge strategy," seeks to replace evolutionary theory with a theistic worldview.
  • ID proponents aim to re-establish a theistic foundation in Western culture, emphasizing human creation in God's image.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the evolving tactics of creationist movements, particularly the shift towards Intelligent Design (ID).
  • To highlight the key arguments used by the ID movement and their scientific refutation.
  • To underscore the ongoing need for scientists to defend robust evolution education against ID lobbying efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Examination of common Intelligent Design arguments, including "irreducible complexity," "complex specified information," and "icons of evolution."

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  • Review of the historical and strategic context of creationist challenges to science education.
  • Analysis of lobbying efforts by ID proponents in educational and political arenas.

    • Main Results:

    • Common ID arguments have been thoroughly examined and scientifically refuted.
    • The ID movement employs strategies distinct from older creationist approaches, focusing on "teaching the controversy."
    • Despite refutations, ID continues to exert influence through political and educational lobbying.

    Conclusions:

    • Intelligent Design represents a persistent challenge to established evolutionary science and education.
    • Scientific evidence overwhelmingly supports evolution, and ID arguments lack scientific merit.
    • Educators and scientists must remain vigilant and prepared to counter the influence of Intelligent Design in science classrooms.