I’ve been conversing with folks on Peaceful Science about randomness in evolution. I asked them to define randomness. “T_aquaticus” replied: If you purposefully shuffle a deck of cards the result is

Joshua Swamidass from Washington University invited me to respond to conversations on his blog about Evolution 2.0. I wrote two blog posts in response. We are asking: Are the mutations that produce useful changes in evolution random? Or not? Joshua says they’re random. I (along with scientists like Nobel Prize winner Barbara McClintock) insist

Below is an email I just received from a reader of Evolution 2.0. I loved the insights in his email and at the end of it, he asked a great question about unchanged organisms and Evolutionary Creation. So instead of responding privately, I thought I’d make this a public conversation for the rest of the…

In my blog post It’s Time to Tighten the Definition of “Random” I said it makes no sense to say “There is a pattern to a mutation’s randomness.” Joshua Swamidass (Washington University) and friends challenged me on this. Before I respond, let’s understand why anyone should care. I first tumbled into

S. Joshua Swamidass is an associate professor in the Laboratory and Genomic Medicine Division at Washington University in St Louis. His research uses computational methods solve problems at the intersection of medicine, chemistry and biology. Joshua and I have met at several conferences and had long discussions. He, like myself, is very interested in ending…

Guest Post by Steve Huffey The last sentence of “On the Origin of Species ….” reveals a struggle. In his book, “On the Origin of Species ….”, Darwin wrote “Creator” nine times, “God” once, and quoted a statement including “God”; all put in a positive light. But in the topic and public debate of evolution,…

  Today Perry reveals his true intentions with the Evolution 2.0 initiative. He tells us that his goal is NOT to prove God exists. Rather it’s to heal the rift between science and religion. To create a “Demilitarized Zone” where people from “both sides” lay their weapons down and work together to find the truth…

  In this exciting video Perry reveals how evolutionary mechanisms of gradual and sudden change work. Do you remember one of the original computer operating systems called “DOS”? If not, think of the most primitive operating system imaginable (outside of punch cards) Got it in your head? Good. Now think of Windows 10. Think of…

Most believe that evolution and intelligent design are independent thoughts, unable to merge without a catastrophe. In this video, Perry reveals how the two not only co-habitate but are interconnected. Evolution does happen, every single day… But it’s not random. In fact, from everything we know, it follows a set of rules that we’re put…

Perry continues his story as he moves from his hometown into the big city of Chicago and begins attending one of the largest churches in the country, Willow Creek. Being a stark contrast from his fundamentalist upbringing, his new journey further cements his ability to question what he’s been told about Young Earth Creationism and…