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To: js1138

"applying evolution to humans"

You argued at length that what the Nazis did was not "evolution" at all, because it was not natural selection. Now that it's convenient, you're arguing the opposite. And, you didn't even thank me for handing you the phrase "applied evolution," that you're now sprinkling so liberally in your replies. It'll come back to haunt you, lol.


417 posted on 09/14/2006 6:40:32 AM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: RegulatorCountry
You argued at length that what the Nazis did was not "evolution" at all, because it was not natural selection.

Show me a link to that. I have made mistakes, but I can't remember or imagine saying that.

I recall saying many things on those threads, but not that.

Among other things, I often point out that Darwin got the idea for natural selection from studying changes brought about through domestication of plants and animals.

I have pointed out many times that natural selection is exactly the same process as artificial selection -- just lacking human intervention.

What I said about the Nazis is that they were motivated by religion rather than science. A scientific breeder would not kill off the best specimens and breed the worst.

424 posted on 09/14/2006 6:48:14 AM PDT by js1138 (Well I say there are some things we don't want to know! Important things!")
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