Intelligent Design (ID): Is it a scientific theory? Follow-up to the "Veritas Forum"

Short Presentation (approx. 30 min) followed by Discussion Open to All

Speakers: Dr. Wesley Elsberry & Mr. Nick Matzke (National Center for Science Education, Oakland, CA; http://www.ncseweb.org)

Most scientists would agree that Intelligent Design (ID) is not a serious

contender to the theory of naturalistic evolution. In fact, ID is not

considered science by most standards. Proponents of ID subscribe in general

to a very specific worldview, and their uniformity greatly influences the

explanations that are being put forward. Now, if the scientific case for ID

is so shaky, why are we even talking about it? The answer to that may be

found in the realization that the questions that ID tries to address have

deep consequences for our understanding of our place in nature. The debate

over ID is cultural in origin, not scientific. Come hear why this

distinction matters, and contribute to the discussion about the

relationship between ID, evolution and science.