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In conversation with John G. West, renowned surgeon Dr. Ben Carson shares his view that faith and science are not in conflict, and that believing in evolution requires more faith than believing in God as creator.
Carson critiques Darwin’s theory by pointing to cellular complexity and the impossibility of gradual evolution for interconnected systems like hearing and vision. Drawing on his neurosurgical experience, Carson emphasizes that all human brains are fundamentally of the same kind regardless of race. As the Declaration of Independence puts it, “all men are created equal.” He also encourages young people of faith entering science to arm themselves with facts and refuse to back down when challenged. Free speech and open disagreement are essential to scientific progress.
Finally, Carson calls for Americans to unite around shared values rather than allow themselves to be divided by race, politics, or religion.
This conversation took place at the 2026 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith, an annual event by Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture.
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Ben Carson is an American retired neurosurgeon, academic, author, and government official who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. americancornerstone.org
Dr. John West is Vice President and a Senior Fellow at the Seattle-based Discovery Institute, where he also serves as Managing Director of the Institute’s Center for Science & Culture. His current research examines the impact of science and “scientism” on public policy and culture. His other areas of expertise include constitutional law, American government and institutions, and religion and politics. johngwest.com
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As a special gift from the director of the CSC, Dr. Stephen Meyer, you can download his 32-page mini-book Scientific Evidence for a Creator for FREE: evolutionnews.org/_/sefac
Are you interested in the origins of life and the universe? Get this free book and explore the debate between Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. If you're intrigued by the origins of life, this is a must-read. It might change the way you view our world.
The Discovery Science News Channel is the official Youtube channel of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. The CSC is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. For more information visit:
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In conversation with John G. West, renowned surgeon Dr. Ben Carson shares his view that faith and science are not in conflict, and that believing in evolution requires more faith than believing in God as creator.
Carson critiques Darwin’s theory by pointing to cellular complexity and the impossibility of gradual evolution for interconnected systems like hearing and vision. Drawing on his neurosurgical experience, Carson emphasizes that all human brains are fundamentally of the same kind regardless of race. As the Declaration of Independence puts it, “all men are created equal.” He also encourages young people of faith entering science to arm themselves with facts and refuse to back down when challenged. Free speech and open disagreement are essential to scientific progress.
Finally, Carson calls for Americans to unite around shared values rather than allow themselves to be divided by race, politics, or religion.
This conversation took place at the 2026 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith, an annual event by Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture.
scienceandfaith.com
Ben Carson is an American retired neurosurgeon, academic, author, and government official who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. americancornerstone.org
Dr. John West is Vice President and a Senior Fellow at the Seattle-based Discovery Institute, where he also serves as Managing Director of the Institute’s Center for Science & Culture. His current research examines the impact of science and “scientism” on public policy and culture. His other areas of expertise include constitutional law, American government and institutions, and religion and politics. johngwest.com
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As a special gift from the director of the CSC, Dr. Stephen Meyer, you can download his 32-page mini-book Scientific Evidence for a Creator for FREE: evolutionnews.org/_/sefac
Are you interested in the origins of life and the universe? Get this free book and explore the debate between Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. If you're intrigued by the origins of life, this is a must-read. It might change the way you view our world.
The Discovery Science News Channel is the official Youtube channel of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. The CSC is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. For more information visit:
discovery.org/id
scienceandculture.com
intelligentdesign.org
Follow us:
X: twitter.com/discoverycsc
Facebook: facebook.com/discoverycsc
Instagram: instagram.com/discoverycsc
TikTok: tiktok.com/@discoverycsc
Visit other Youtube channels connected to the Center for Science & Culture
Discovery Institute: youtube.com/user/DiscoveryInstitute
Dr. Stephen C. Meyer: youtube.com/user/DrStephenMeyer
