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March 14, 2007 - News

"This most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being."
Sir Isaac Newton, (1646-1723) in Principia mathematica , 1687

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Best-selling author and TV personality Lee Strobel, along with scientists Dr. Stephen Meyer, Dr. Michael Behe, and Dr. Jay Richards will be in Dallas, Texas soon.  See the flyer below from Discovery Institute for all the details.

As you know, I rarely help publicize 'events', but this is one that you and your family and Sunday school class should try to attend if at all possible.  Don't forget to invite students and teachers you know.  I will be there and hope to see you there also!

If you are not already familiar with these leaders in the Intelligent Design arena, take a few minutes to view them online at www.strengthsandweaknesses.org/leestrobelvideolinks.htm.

TBSE volunteers

A "suitable for printing" brochure is downloadable at:

http://www.strengthsandweaknesses.org/Dallas_flyer_email.w.code.pdf (1.3 Mb) or

 http://www.strengthsandweaknesses.org/Dallas_flyer_email.w.code.low-res.pdf (300k).

The official webpage for the event is www.darwinvsdesign.com .

 


 


Intelligent Design Scientists Will Showcase Evidence for Design & Challenge Evolution

Darwin vs. Design Conference

Featuring Lee Strobel, Dr. Stephen Meyer, Dr. Michael Behe, Dr. Jay Richards


Friday-Saturday, April 13-14

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Join journalist and New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel and a panel of scientists at Discovery Institute's Darwin vs. Design Conference as they explore the evidence for Darwin's theory of evolution and explain the emerging scientific theory of intelligent design.

Conference attendees will interact with intelligent design scientists and experts whose discoveries in cosmology, biology, physics, and DNA present astonishing scientific evidence that is overturning the evolutionary thinking of the past. Conference goers will hear firsthand the astounding implications these discoveries are having on our society, our politics, and our culture.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


Featured speakers include:

Lee Strobel, journalist and bestselling author of The Case for the Creator, in which he talked with intelligent design researchers and prodded them to translate scientific jargon into everyday illustrations for their expert arguments.


 





Dr. Stephen Meyer, Director, Center for Science and Culture (CSC) at Discovery Institute, and co-editor of Darwinism, Design, and Public Education.

Note:  Dr. Meyer will also be speaking Sunday, April 15 at the Dallas First Baptist Church at 3 pm in the "Center Stage" room. (Free/open to the public).

 




Dr. Michael Behe, Lehigh University biochemist and author of the bestselling book Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution, and CSC senior fellow.



 






Dr. Jay Richards, Research Fellow of the Acton Institute, co-author of The Privileged Planet, and CSC senior fellow.







CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR DALLAS

When:  April 13-14, 2007

Where:  Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, McFarland Hall

Costs:  General Admission $55, Students with student ID $5  -  note TBSE members get a ticket discount -- $30 for individuals, $45 for couples (22.50 each), $5 for students -- USE GROUP DISCOUNT CODE DVDGRP9 at www.ticketweb.com to get our discount.  This code is good for anyone who receives this email, either directly or indirectly from a friend.  There are no minimum purchase requirements to purchase tickets using this discount.

Advance purchase group rates are also available by contacting conferences@discovery.org. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketweb.com (use key word Darwin). For more information visit our website at www.darwinvsdesign.

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