In Chapter 8 of the video the first defense witness, Dr. Michael Behe, is on the stand giving his definition of intelligent design. He gives an example to support his claim that some organisms are too complex in order to have developed randomly. The example he gives is that of the bacterial flagellum. The bacterial flagellum has a motor-like structure that give the bacteria a rotating motion...

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Chapter 7 of the video begins with a discussion of intelligent design and whether or not it is considered a scientific theory. Dr. Miller, still on the witness stand, states that supernatural forces cannot be tested therefore it is not considered scientific. Proving intelligent design as a valid scientific theory is a job for the defense team, who brings to the stand their first witness in the...

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The video of Chapter 6 goes back to the trial reenactment where Dr. Ken Miller is on the stand for the plaintiffs. The definition of a theory is discussed in order to clarify misconceptions about its' meaning. The prosecution, in its' questioning of Dr. Miller, gives what the video calls "strong evidence for evolution". A discussion of the role of genetics as the biological mechanism for...

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In Chapter 9 of the video, the defense continues with its' witnesses in order to prove intelligent design is a scientific theory. Testimony on the vertebrate immune system along with a continuing debate on the bacterial flagellum, are both presented. The video then switches back to the community of Dover, Pennsylvania where the community continues to struggle with the ideas of their faith and the...

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In Chapter 10 of the video, both sides of the court attempt to answer the question of "Was the school board motivated by religion?". Several pieces of evidence are found that indicate that the term intelligent design replaced the term creationism in textbooks and writings.

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