2. © Denis O. Lamoureux 2013 Intelligent Design Delusion, Uncertainty, or Divine Revelation? Denis O. Lamoureux Associate Professor of Science & Religion St. Joseph’s College, University of Alberta 1 Introduction: Definition of Intelligent Design

4. Definition of Intelligent Design

5. ● ● Traditional belief that beauty, complexity, and functionality in nature point toward an Intelligent Being/Creator. Definition of Intelligent Design ● ● aka the argument from design for God’s existence

6. Definition of Intelligent Design NOT to be confused with: Intelligent Design Theory Claim ID is “scientifically detectable”

7. Definition of Intelligent Design Irreducible Complexity Bacterial Flagellum

8. Definition of Intelligent Design Intelligent Design Theory God-of-the-Gaps INTERVENTIONISTIC Design Theory

9. Intelligent Design Delusion, Uncertainty, or Divine Revelation? End of Episode © Denis O. Lamoureux 2013 1

10. Image Credits Bacterial Flagellum Courtesy of artist Kenneth Kully