Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar
Philosophy
Mark Perez joined the RTB leadership team in 2022 as chief operating officer after retiring from the Los Angeles Police Department as a deputy chief of police. He earned a BA in philosophy and an MA in analytic philosophy of science from California State University, Los Angeles, and obtained a certificate from California State University in teaching critical thinking. He also holds an MPA from American Military University in organizational development. Mark is coauthor of Clear Thinking in a Messy World and a contributing author to Thinking About Evolution.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
Newly Mapped Area of the Human Brain: Evidence for Exceptionalism?
Discover the newly identified endorestiform nucleus in the human brain, highlighting unique human design supporting biblical human exceptionalism. Read More
8 Ways Christians Can Make Sense of Mass Shootings
Retired deputy chief Mark Perez offers 8 practical tips for Christians to thoughtfully and compassionately respond to mass shootings, balancing faith, safety, and public awareness. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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President & CEO
Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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