Thanks for the information, you have peaked my interest in reading more about Darwin, can you suggest any books I might read? Also someone else claimed he was converted to Christianity on his deathbed, can you comment on that? regards...
I also read the more recent analysis disputing T Jefferson's child by slave,but was unsure if a conclusion was reached, only that it was in dispute... it is a constant reminder that like statistics, information can be used to forward an agenda when used by those who care more about their "cause"(lberals) than the truth..
Thanks for the information, you have peaked my interest in reading more about Darwin, can you suggest any books I might read? Also someone else claimed he was converted to Christianity on his deathbed, can you comment on that? regards...
The stories about Darwin on his deathbed are almost mythical. There are several variations as I recall. No truly credible account exists. You can read more of the dubious Lady Hope account
here just for background. (creationist site)
As far as books, I recommend
Darwin On Trial for critically examining evolution. I don't really have any recommendation for books on Darwin himself. There's a long list of Darwiniana that is covered by such research books (his extended attack of boils, his father's secret atheism, etc.). You might just search around the web using Google.
You might enjoy this
short article that compares the embrace of Darwinism by English religious authorities and name a number of leading contemporary scientists who rejected it (neither list is by any means complete). For more info on the difference between creationism vs. "theistic evolution" vs. Darwinian evolution, you might browse
Darwin’s real message: have you missed it?. This last article includes material from Gould, the leading evolutionist who set about puncturing much of the Darwin myth himself. Very credible and interesting material.
These three links are all to well-written brief survey articles from the Answers In Genesis creationist site but there are some good footnotes and quotes to get you started with search engines and finding other resources.
It's interesting how different the real history of the theory of evolution is from what is presented in the public schools and media. But we shouldn't really be surprised by that, I guess.
The person who "proved" he had a slave child is not of reputable value. I do not trust him. If another person does DNA testing with a good reputation....and not one for lying and making things up for fame, I would believe it.