Jonathan Wells

A Moonie and cdesign proponentsist all wrapped up in one.

The divine comedy Creationism

Running gags

Biblical literalism Young/Old Earth Intelligent design Creation scientists

Jokes aside

Radiometric dating Dendrochronology Evolution Fossil fuel

Blooper reel

Answers in Genesis/Creation Ministries International's Statement of Faith How come there are still monkeys? Dendrochronology Texans for Better Science Education

Evolutionism debunkers

Casey Luskin National Rifle Association Peter Sweden Tucker Carlson v - t - e

Jonathan Wells (1942–2024)^[1] was a member of the Discovery Institute, a follower of Rev. Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church, and a prominent advocate of intelligent design. He was the author of Icons of Evolution and Regnery Publishing's Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism and Intelligent Design.^{[2][note 1]}

Along with Michael Behe, he was one of the few in the movement with demonstrably legitimate credentials (he had a Ph.D. in biological science). Wells completed the Ph.D. for the sole purpose of "debunking" evolution.^[3] Despite his credentials, he had been caught bullshitting or outright lying on many occasions and his books are generally considered garbage by mainstream science.^[4]

Wells had also lent his support to the cause of AIDS denialism.

He also claimed to expose the "lie about overwhelming amounts of evidence for evolution".

External links

• Wells' profile at the Discovery Institute
• Talk Origins' page on Wells
• The Panda's Thumb debunking of his PIG
• YouTube video: A Critique of Darwinist Icons (Icons of Evolution book highlights)
• Professor Dave exposing the Discovery Institute: Jonathan Wells

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