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combined with consideration of the way in
which we reach conclusions of design
every day. 161

Johnson, who has taught
law in the University of
California at Berkeley, has
conducted extensive research
on the ideological aspect of
the theory of evolution.
Johnson is the author of three
books on this matter, titled
Philip Johnson
,
Darwin on Trial Reason in the
Balance, and Objection Sustained, as well as two massive books on criminal
law, and numerous articles. Johnson, known for his strong opposition to
the theory of evolution, is also a scientist who believes
in God. Johnson's belief and pursuit is apparent in
these words:
…I want to develop a challenge to materialistic
evolution. Let's unite around the Creator . 162

Charles Birch is professor emeritus at the
University of Sydney, Australia. He is known for his
firm faith in creation. He was awarded the Templeton Prize for Progress
in Religion in 1990. His faith finds expression in his below:
God as the source of all value was "nearer than hands and feet, closer
than breathing. The experience of God was real… God is both cause in
creating the world and effect in experiencing the world. 163

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