There isn't anything "ludicrous" about it. Intelligent design as manifested by organized matter that performs specific functions is part and parcel of both theology and science. It stands to reason that an intelligible universe might be the product of an intelligent designer. What is ludicrous is to suggest anything and everything but intelligent design as both the subject and object of science. There is no need to construct an artificial wall between theology and science. Those who do are working from personal and philosophical foundations.
"There is no need to construct an artificial wall between theology and science. Those who do are working from personal and philosophical foundations."
Now you are just being silly. There have been many great scientists who were people of faith. And, great theologians who were men of science. It is not an issue of artificial walls. If Darwin is wrong or needs to be modified, science will prove him wrong and adapt in accordance with the rules of science. That is their purpose. On the other hand, theology is our talk about our relationship, meaning, purpose and call to our Higher Power. This talk about ID is really a worrisome distraction in terms of what should be really important to those of us who claim to be people of faith.
Well said! You bet they are, but they keep up the charade not to fool those who can see through the charade, but only to fool the lurkers.