Sunday Speaker – Evolution of Theistic Ideas and Arguments Against Darwin

Sunday Speaker Topic: In the Monkey’s Shadow: Evolution of Theistic-Inspired Ideas and Arguments against Darwin's Idea since the Scopes Trial.

Description:
This talk is designed to analyze the modern interpretations and declarations put forth by both secular and religious organizations to refute evolution from a monotheistic perspective. From young earth creationism to intelligent design, lectures will cover the recent historical development of the deity-inspired arguments against evolution. We will also examine the modern political, historical, and cultural events and ideas that overtly or covertly contributed to this intellectual conflict and its interactions with American society.

Bio:

Ken Sweat is a teaching professor and Senior Global Futures Scientist in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at ASU West Valley, where he has worked since 2000. Dr. Sweat’s research and teaching has covered projects in cannabis/hemp horticulture, using plants to remediate environmental contamination, the use of pollen in forensic investigations, desert flora and adaptations, and science education. As part of his work at the west valley campus, Dr. Sweat is the organizing faculty member for the Desert Restoration Zone/Carbon Sequestration Forest and a contributing faculty for the community garden.