Eddy del Rio


Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar

Medicine

Eddy M. del Río earned his MD from St. Louis University after earlier careers in classical music and defense engineering. He is a board-certified physician and a chief medical officer with the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Eddy’s projects center on discovering analogies between human inventions and systems found in nature, especially those in the human organism, as well as exploring the nature of different information types. He has written for the Today’s New Reason to Believe blog and holds degrees from four universities. Eddy lives in Gulfport, Mississippi, with his wife Lisa.

Most Popular Works

A curated selection of this scholar’s most widely engaged work with Reasons to Believe.

  • Why Is There Redundancy in Human Physiology?

    Do redundancies in human physiology point to evolution—or to an intelligent Creator? Explore engineering principles in the body, such as the kidneys, and consider how such evidence shapes the debate over design in nature.

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  • A Wounded Soul: Moral Injury and the Image of God

    Can science and medicine reveal the fingerprints of God? Understand moral injury, the deep connection between spiritual and physical health, and why forgiveness may be the ultimate remedy.

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  • Harmony Between Science and Christianity

    Is science truly at odds with Christianity? A physician offers three answers—showing how history, fine-tuning, consciousness, and philosophy reveal that the real conflict lies between science and naturalism.

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  • Unapologetically on Apologetics

    Is the science-faith conflict a myth? Dr. Eddie Del Rio offers quick, conversational, and in-depth answers—demonstrating science’s compatibility with Christianity and exposing naturalism’s deeper challenges.

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  • Why Are Scientists Resistant to Creationism?

    Has modern science made belief in God unreasonable? A Christian physician examines emotional, philosophical, and naturalistic barriers to faith. He explores the God hypothesis and atheism.

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Top Resources

Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.

  • Human Body

    Author: Guest Writer

    Is the Design of the Human Retina Sensible?

    Explore the optimized design of the human retina, comparing it with cephalopod eyes to reveal an intelligent design backed by science. Read More

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  • Human Body

    Author: Guest Writer

    Dead Reckoning in Human Beings: An Example of Excellent Design

    Explore the remarkable inertial navigation system of humans and spacecraft, highlighting design intelligence beyond engineering. Read More

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  • Human Body

    Author: Guest Writer

    How We Keep Our Eyes on Target

    Explore how our eyes stabilize vision, drawing parallels with tank stabilization technology. Read More

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  • Human Body

    Author: Guest Writer

    Redundant Blood Supply to the Brain Shows Good Engineering

    Explore how the brain's Circle of Willis mirrors engineering principles with its redundant blood supply, ensuring reliable oxygen delivery. Read More

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  • Human Body

    Author: Guest Writer

    It’s No Gag: Pharyngeal Reflex Shows Intelligent Creation

    Explore the intelligent design behind the gag lacrimal gland reflex, demonstrating intricate physiological systems protecting our eyes during vomiting. Read More

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  • Human Body

    Author: Guest Writer

    Humanity’s Built-In G-Suit: A Product of Evolution or Creation?

    Explore the human body's built-in g-suit system, its complexity, and design implications from a scientific and creationist perspective. Read More

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