Is Intelligent Design Viable?

Is intelligent design viable? Yes, if you believe in supernatural powers and beings. No, if you don’t believe in supernatural powers and beings.

The exchange was enjoyable and informative. I found agreements and disagreements with both sides. I connected with Dr. Craig most often, & particularly with the Christian experience he related. It seemed to me there were a number of weaknesses & inaccuracies in the arguments made by Dr. Ayala beyond those noted by the opposition, but I also found insufficient agreement with Dr. Craig’s arguments. I empathized strongly with Dr. Ayala’s call to a non-abortive God, but disagree with his assessment and conclusion.

I’ve read ‘Darwin’s Black Box’ & respect the evidence presented from the work of Dr. Behe. I was surprised to learn that literal creationists have found a niche. ID may help describe some scientifically reasonable alternative interpretations of the evidence, but overall I find it inconclusive, inconsistent & unsatisfying.

In my opinion, from the data & personal comments presented, neither of the proponents were convincing in their considerations of Science with their professed religions. I determined that ID is insufficient to harmonize with Christianity, which seemed to be a critical point with the debaters.

Is ID viable? I suppose so, but I will continue to consider the interpretations of literalist scientists, which are generally more harmonious with both Scientific and Biblical interpretations.