Science is based on two axioms - the naturalistic and the observable. Both axioms are defined in the figure. Intelligent design interprets science without relying on the naturalistic axiom - so it is less biased. This is best illustrated by considering the origin of life. Science assumes that energy sources and evolution are responsible and sets about to prove its assumption. This is why text books put forth theories like electrostatic discharges created self replicating molecules that evolved into man with the help of natural selection (see figure below). Intelligent design can look at the same evidence and conclude that the evidence does not support the above hypothesis. Because intelligent design makes 1 less assumption than science, it has more freedom.

Intelligent design can not prove that God exists. But knowing that science does not explain the origin of life may help some to conclude that He does. Thus, intelligent design is a bridge between science and religion. Intelligent design cannot determine which religion is correct. It cannot even prove that a designer exists. All ID theory can do is interpret the scientific evidence with less bias than science. Science is very limited by its axioms. Intelligent design theory enjoys much more freedom.

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