Scientific Critiques of ID

Scientific critiques of Intelligent Design (ID) argue that it lacks empirical evidence and testability, key criteria of scientific theories. Unlike evolution, which is supported by extensive fossil, genetic, and observational data, ID relies on the suggestion of a designer without providing testable hypotheses or mechanisms. Critics also say ID dismisses natural explanations in favor of supernatural causes, making it unfit as science. The scientific community views ID as a form of creationism repackaged, and it has not met the standards for scientific research, peer review, or predictive power needed to be considered a valid scientific theory.