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The observable evidence of design is not limited to design in biology, but extends to the entire observable universe.

The observable evidence of design is not limited to design in biology, but extends to the entire observable universe.

=== From the IDEA Center ===

== From the IDEA Center ==

Consider the article, '''''Evidence of the Design of the Universe through the Anthropic Principle'''''<ref>http://www.ideacenter.org/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/837</ref> found at the the '''Intelligent Design and Evolution Awareness Center (IDEA)'''<ref>http://www.ideacenter.org/</ref><br />

Consider the article, '''''Evidence of the Design of the Universe through the Anthropic Principle'''''<ref>http://www.ideacenter.org/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/837</ref> found at the the '''Intelligent Design and Evolution Awareness Center (IDEA)'''<ref>http://www.ideacenter.org/</ref><br />

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=== From William Lane Craig ===

== From William Lane Craig ==

[[Image:William_Lane_Craig.jpg|thumb|150px|right|William Lane Craig, Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California]]

[[Image:William_Lane_Craig.jpg|thumb|150px|right|William Lane Craig, Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California]]

Consider the article, '''''The Teleological Argument and the Anthropic Principle'''''<ref>http://www.leaderu.com/offices/billcraig/docs/teleo.html</ref> by [[William Lane Craig]].<ref>William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California. </ref>  Dr. Craig states:

Consider the article, '''''The Teleological Argument and the Anthropic Principle'''''<ref>http://www.leaderu.com/offices/billcraig/docs/teleo.html</ref> by [[William Lane Craig]].<ref>William Lane Craig is Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California.</ref>  Dr. Craig states:

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In recent years, however, the scientific community has been stunned by its discovery of how complex and sensitive a nexus of conditions must be given in order for the universe to permit the origin and evolution of intelligent life on Earth. The universe appears, in fact, to have been incredibly fine-tuned from the moment of its inception for the production of intelligent life on Earth at this point in cosmic history. In the various fields of physics and astrophysics, classical cosmology, quantum mechanics, and biochemistry, various discoveries have repeatedly disclosed that the existence of intelligent carbon-based life on Earth at this time depends upon a delicate balance of physical and cosmological quantities, such that were any one of these quantities to be slightly altered, the balance would be destroyed and life would not exist.

In recent years, however, the scientific community has been stunned by its discovery of how complex and sensitive a nexus of conditions must be given in order for the universe to permit the origin and evolution of intelligent life on Earth. The universe appears, in fact, to have been incredibly fine-tuned from the moment of its inception for the production of intelligent life on Earth at this point in cosmic history. In the various fields of physics and astrophysics, classical cosmology, quantum mechanics, and biochemistry, various discoveries have repeatedly disclosed that the existence of intelligent carbon-based life on Earth at this time depends upon a delicate balance of physical and cosmological quantities, such that were any one of these quantities to be slightly altered, the balance would be destroyed and life would not exist.

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=== From Michael Behe ===

== From Michael Behe ==

[[Image:Mike_Behe.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Michael Behe, PhD. Professor of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University]]

[[Image:Mike_Behe.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Michael Behe, PhD. Professor of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University]]

In response to the question, "How does your view of intelligent design in biology fit with the findings and theories of cosmology and physics?" [[Michael Behe|'''Michael Behe''']], author and Professor of Biological Sciences at [[Lehigh University|Lehigh University]] in Pennsylvania, provided the following answer:

In response to the question, "How does your view of intelligent design in biology fit with the findings and theories of cosmology and physics?" '''[[Michael Behe]]''', author and Professor of Biological Sciences at [[Lehigh University]] in Pennsylvania, provided the following answer:

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The conclusion of intelligent design in biology fits very well with unexpected results in the past few decades from physics and astronomy, which show that the universe, its laws, physical constants, and many details, are “fine-tuned” for life on earth. For example, if the charge on the electron or the properties of water were much different, life as we know it would be precluded. Biology has now discovered that the fine tuning of the universe for life actually extends into life. The term “consilience” denotes the situation where results from several scientific areas point in the same direction, reinforcing our confidence that the conclusion is correct. Biology has attained consilience with results from cosmology and physics.   

The conclusion of intelligent design in biology fits very well with unexpected results in the past few decades from physics and astronomy, which show that the universe, its laws, physical constants, and many details, are “fine-tuned” for life on earth. For example, if the charge on the electron or the properties of water were much different, life as we know it would be precluded. Biology has now discovered that the fine tuning of the universe for life actually extends into life. The term “consilience” denotes the situation where results from several scientific areas point in the same direction, reinforcing our confidence that the conclusion is correct. Biology has attained consilience with results from cosmology and physics.   

The Search for the Limits of Darwinism'''</em> <ref>http://www.amazon.com/gp/blog/A3DGRQ0IO7KYQ2/ref=cm_blog_blog/104-5653991-7255137</ref></blockquote>

The Search for the Limits of Darwinism'''</em> <ref>http://www.amazon.com/gp/blog/A3DGRQ0IO7KYQ2/ref=cm_blog_blog/104-5653991-7255137</ref></blockquote>

=== From Stephen C. Meyer ===

== From Stephen C. Meyer ==

[[Image:Stephen Meyer.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Stephen C. Meyer, PhD. published an article favoring [[intelligent design]] in a peer reviewed science journal which had traditionally only published material advocating the evolutionary position.]]  

[[Image:Stephen Meyer.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Stephen C. Meyer, PhD. published an article favoring [[intelligent design]] in a peer reviewed science journal which had traditionally only published material advocating the evolutionary position.]]  

Consider the article by [[Meyer, Stephen C.|'''Stephen C. Meyer''']]<ref>Stephen C. Meyer is director and Senior Fellow of the Center for Science and Culture at the [[Discovery Institute]], in Seattle.  

Consider the article by [[Meyer, Stephen C.|'''Stephen C. Meyer''']],<ref>Stephen C. Meyer is director and Senior Fellow of the Center for Science and Culture at the [[Discovery Institute]], in Seattle.  

</ref>, entitled, '''''Evidence for Design in Physics and Biology: From the Origin of the Universe to the Origin of Life'''''.<ref>http://www.discovery.org/scripts/viewDB/filesDB-download.php?command=download&id=847</ref>

</ref> entitled, '''''Evidence for Design in Physics and Biology: From the Origin of the Universe to the Origin of Life'''''.<ref>http://www.discovery.org/scripts/viewDB/filesDB-download.php?command=download&id=847</ref>

Meyer states:

Meyer states: