During the national conference on Intelligent Design held on 1st November 2024, nine insightful papers were presented, each contributing to the discourse on Intelligent Design. The presentations included:
- Dr. Richard Ochieng’ discussing “The Question of Human Evolution,” which examined the complexities surrounding evolution.
- Fr. Martin Tanui presented on “(Re)thinking Darwinism and Counterarguments from Intelligent Design: Its Impact on Racism and Atheism within the African Worldview,” exploring the societal implications of these theories.
- Dr. Lencer Ndede shared insights in “Beyond Naturalism: The Case for an Intelligent Agent in a Finely-Tuned Universe,” arguing for the existence of an intelligent designer.
- Dr. Morris Mwatu discussed “Discerning the Nature of the Complex Universe: Following Evidence Where It Leads,” emphasizing the importance of evidence-based inquiry.
- Prof. Donald Otieno questioned “Darwin’s ‘Tree of Life’ – is it dying or is it dead?” offering a critical view of evolutionary theory.
- Dr. Zephaniah Chebii explored “Exploring the Role of the Dove in Intelligent Design: Navigational Precision and Contributions during World Wars,” highlighting historical perspectives.
- Dr. Ruth Andambi unveiled “Intelligent Design Manifestations in the Natural World with Special Reference to Bacterial Flagella,” showcasing examples from nature.
- Dr. Benard Mudogo presented “Intelligent Design of Cognition and Cross-Cultural Worldview: Evidence from the Bilingual Metaphorical Conceptualization of Anger in English and Lukabarasi,” linking language to cognitive design.
- Elizabeth Awuor Raburu concluded with “Manifestation of Intelligence in Breeding Strategies of Weaverbirds and Tilapia Fish,” illustrating intelligent behavior in the animal kingdom.
In addition to the paper presentations, several key activities were undertaken during the conference. Participants engaged in a demonstration of a Digital Learning Platform intended for teaching Intelligent Design, with a focus on the chosen platform, Thinkific. The alumni induction session covered the formation of student clubs, public lecture preparation, and the process of becoming official BCK members. Attendees also received guidance on subscribing to BCK’s social media channels and were encouraged to nominate peers for future trainings in Intelligent Design. Overall, the conference fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas and strengthened the community’s commitment to advancing the field of Intelligent Design.
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