Denis Lamoureux

Denis O. Lamoureux (born May 27, 1954) holds a professorial chair of science and religion at St. Joseph's College at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has doctoral degrees in dentistry, theology, and biology. The author of Evolutionary Creation and of I Love Jesus and I Accept Evolution, he has also written (along with Phillip E. Johnson) Darwinism Defeated? The Johnson-Lamoureux Debate on Biological Origins, on the creation-evolution controversy (Regent College, 1999).

Lamoureux, an evangelical Christian and a former young-earth creationist, calls himself as of 2013 an evolutionary creationist, and lectures and writes widely on the topic. Lamoureux has been involved in several public debates with prominent creationists and atheists.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He has also been involved in a televised debate moderated by Steve Paikin of TV Ontario[7]

In an important new contribution, Evolution: Scripture and Nature say Yes[8] Lamoureux has argued for a return to what he calls the original meaning of Intelligent Design, which he defines as "the belief that beauty, complexity and functionality in nature point toward an Intelligent Designer." Lamoureux argues that Intelligent Design should properly be understood as a religious (metaphysical) belief, not a scientific one. Therefore, he denies the claim by proponents of "Intelligent Design Theory" such as Michael Behe that it is scientifically testable as a process distinct from evolution. Instead, Intelligent Design should be understood as fully consistent with the evolution of life by mutation and natural selection operating through natural processes, because these processes are ultimately controlled by God.

References

  1. ↑ "What Should Christians Believe? Genesis & Evolution: A Theological Perspective" Hugh Owen (Koble Center for the Study of Creation), Kenneth Keathley (Southeastern Baptism Theological Seminary), and D Lamoureux. Samford University & Diocese of Birmingham. Birmingham, AL. 7 Mar 2017.
  2. ↑ "What’s Behind It All God, Science and the Universe" Participants: Lawrence Krauss, Stephen Meyer, and D Lamoureux. Wycliffe College, Convocation Hall University of Toronto. Toronto, ON. 19 Mar 2016.
  3. ↑ "Four Christian Views of Evolution" Participants: John Clayton, Kevin Anderson, John Oakes, and D Lamoureux. International Apologetics Conference. Concordia University. Irvine, CA. 2 Jun 2010.
  4. ↑ "Intelligent Design Theory" on Valerie Pringle’s Test of Faith. Vision Television. Michael Behe (Lehigh University), Michael Ruse (Florida State University), and D Lamoureux. Toronto, ON. Nov 2003.
  5. ↑ "On Evolutionary Creation" Participants: Hal Reed, John Korstat, Donald Vance, and D Lamoureux. Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK. Feb 2003.
  6. ↑ "What Should We Teach Our Kids About Where They Came From?" Participants: Jonathan Wells, JP Moreland, D Lamoureux. Darwinism, Design and Democracy III Conference. Kansas City, MO. Jul 2002.
  7. ↑ "Richard Dawkins Commenting on Denis Lamoureux". May 14, 2008. Retrieved Aug 4, 2017.
  8. ↑ Lamoureux, D. (2016). Evolution: Scripture and Nature Say Yes. (Zondervan).


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.