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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     Intelligent Design vs. Evolution, Part One In recent decades Charles Darwin’s explanation of evolution through natural selection has been challenged by an alternative theory called Intelligent Design. ... more America, Quo Vadis? Part 2 Arguments about military strategies for the conflict in Iraq fill the news but do they squeeze out a discussion about America’s ... more   Intelligent Design vs. Evolution, Part Two main page Intelligent Design vs. Evolution, Part Two Aired 5/3/2007 In recent years Charles Darwin’s explanation of evolution through natural selection has been challenged by an alternative theory called Intelligent Design. A growing number of science teachers and school boards are struggling with how to present students with the facts. Even acknowledging the existence of an argument has become controversial. How should students learn the history of life on this planet? Are Christianity and other major religions incompatible with Darwinian evolution? Is there any evidence to support the new theory of intelligent design? Can ID and Darwin find common ground?   Read the full transcript   Stephen Meyer     director of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture and author of "Darwinism, Design and Public Education."   Michael Ruse     Director of the Program in the Philosophy of the History of Science at Florida State University and author of numerous books including "Darwinism and Design" and "Can a Darwinian be a Christian?" Originally Aired: 10/19/2006     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. Intelligent Design vs. Evolution, Part One   aired 4/26/2007 America, Quo Vadis? Part 2   aired 4/19/2007 21st Century Science, Part Two   aired 11/24/2005 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.