The Explanatory Filter (theory)

The Explanatory Filter is a theory used to determine whether an event or object is the result of natural processes, design, or chance. It involves a systematic approach: first, we check if a natural explanation can account for what we observe. If not, we consider if it happened by random chance. If it can't be explained by either, we infer that it was likely designed. This process helps distinguish between things that arise from natural laws and those that suggest the influence of an intelligent designer, such as in discussions about complex biological structures.