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The '''Centre for Intelligent Design''' is an organisation in the [[United Kingdom]] that promotes the |
The '''Centre for Intelligent Design''' is an organisation in the [[United Kingdom]] that promotes the [[pseudoscience]] of [[intelligent design]], which "argues that certain features of the universe and of living things are best explained by intelligent causation."<ref name=About>{{Cite web|title=ID and Evolution|url=http://www.c4id.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=166&Itemid=26|quote=The theory of Intelligent Design argues that certain features of the universe and of living things are best explained by intelligent causation.|publisher=Centre for Intelligent Design|accessdate=13 November 2010}}</ref> The overwhelming scientific consensus is that the arguments against the theory of evolution promoted by intelligent design advocates are invalid. The centre's activity is organised under a charitable trust governed by the laws of Guernsey, [[Channel Islands]], but (as of October 2010) consists of only a website and an office.<ref name=Guardian>{{Cite web|title=UK Centre for Intelligent Design claims it will focus on science, not religion|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2010/oct/01/centre-intelligent-design-science-religion|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=13 November 2010}}</ref> The purpose of the Centre is not to finance or undertake research into intelligent design, but rather to conduct advocacy and public relations for the idea.<ref name=BSCE>{{Cite web|title=The Centre for Intelligent Design – Britain's Latest Creationist Organisation|url=http://www.bcseweb.org.uk/index.php/Main/CentreForIntelligentDesign|publisher=[[British Centre for Science Education]]|quote=The Centre for Intelligent Design does not propose to either undertake or finance research into Intelligent Design. It's an advocacy or public relations operation. The small number of people running the Centre appear to be socially and politically well connected within the regions they live and work. The initial number directly involved is small – possibly no more than ten. The Centre is head-quartered in Scotland.|accessdate=13 November 2010}}</ref> In 2006 the British government that they were not to use distributed material advocating intelligent design.<ref name="Christian Century"/> Its leaders have a [[fundamentalist]] background. Its director, Alistair Noble, is a former [[Ofsted|school inspector]], currently working for CARE, a Christian charity campaigning for more [[religious education]] in schools, as its education officer.<ref name=heraldscotland>{{cite news | first = Chris | last = Watt | title = Would you Adam and Eve it? | date = 10 October 2010 | url = http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/education/would-you-adam-and-eve-it-top-scientists-tell-scottish-pupils-the-bible-is-true-1.1060545 | work = [[Herald Scotland]] | accessdate = 2011-04-12}}</ref> The Centre's president is [[Norman Nevin]], emeritus professor of medical genetics at [[Queen's University]] in Belfast,<ref name="Christian Century"/> who believes that both [[Genesis]] 1-11 and [[Adam and Eve]] are historical.<ref name=heraldscotland/> Its vice-president is David Galloway, the vice president of the [[Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow|Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons]].<ref name="Christian Century">{{Cite web|title=Secular society warns against 'intelligent design' in Scottish schools|url=http://www.christiancentury.org/article/2010-11/secular-society-warns-against-intelligent-design-scottish-schools|publisher=[[The Christian Century]]|quote=Its president is Norman Nevin, emeritus professor of medical genetics at Queen's University in Belfast, and its vice-president is Dr David Galloway, the vice president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.|accessdate=13 November 2010}}</ref> |
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| Formation | 2010 |
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| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Glasgow, UK |
Director | Alistair Noble |
| Website | www.c4id.org.uk/ |
The Centre for Intelligent Design is an organisation in the United Kingdom that promotes the pseudoscience of intelligent design, which "argues that certain features of the universe and of living things are best explained by intelligent causation."[1] The overwhelming scientific consensus is that the arguments against the theory of evolution promoted by intelligent design advocates are invalid. The centre's activity is organised under a charitable trust governed by the laws of Guernsey, Channel Islands, but (as of October 2010) consists of only a website and an office.[2] The purpose of the Centre is not to finance or undertake research into intelligent design, but rather to conduct advocacy and public relations for the idea.[3] In 2006 the British government that they were not to use distributed material advocating intelligent design.[4] Its leaders have a fundamentalist background. Its director, Alistair Noble, is a former school inspector, currently working for CARE, a Christian charity campaigning for more religious education in schools, as its education officer.[5] The Centre's president is Norman Nevin, emeritus professor of medical genetics at Queen's University in Belfast,[4] who believes that both Genesis 1-11 and Adam and Eve are historical.[5] Its vice-president is David Galloway, the vice president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.[4]
References
- ^ "ID and Evolution". Centre for Intelligent Design. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
The theory of Intelligent Design argues that certain features of the universe and of living things are best explained by intelligent causation.
- ^ "UK Centre for Intelligent Design claims it will focus on science, not religion". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
- ^ "The Centre for Intelligent Design – Britain's Latest Creationist Organisation". British Centre for Science Education. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
The Centre for Intelligent Design does not propose to either undertake or finance research into Intelligent Design. It's an advocacy or public relations operation. The small number of people running the Centre appear to be socially and politically well connected within the regions they live and work. The initial number directly involved is small – possibly no more than ten. The Centre is head-quartered in Scotland.
- ^ a b c "Secular society warns against 'intelligent design' in Scottish schools". The Christian Century. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
Its president is Norman Nevin, emeritus professor of medical genetics at Queen's University in Belfast, and its vice-president is Dr David Galloway, the vice president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
- ^ a b Watt, Chris (10 October 2010). "Would you Adam and Eve it?". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 2011-04-12.