A bit on the so-called “atheist” who was indeed a Christian who followed the facts where they led.
As opposed to some on this board, he had intellectual honesty.
Or will you damn him for using his genius? We shall all pass on and our silly posts will fade into nothingness. But 100, 500, a thousand years, 10 thousand years will continue to honor his unique and insightful discernment.
I’m a Christian, but I have no trouble thanking Darwin for his contribution to understanding our world. I think evolution by natural selection works to explain many things. It also seems to have its limitations, and needs some refinements or corrections. I very much appreciate the Intelligent Design advocates for elucidating those issues. Does it have to be God or evolution? Can we open the science book and the Bible and simply see what we can learn? (Uh, I’m afraid I’m sounding like I’m ready to hold hands and sing Kumbayah...) But really, if an accurate understanding of the world is the goal then patience, humility and a willingness to accept that we do not have answers for every scientific anomaly would help more than choosing up sides for and against Darwin.
his facts?
two things look alike therefor they must be related?
hardly
Surely you're not referring to Darwin?
And despite their differences in belief — she was a devoted Christian while he turned agnostic — she read Darwin’s papers before they were sent out.
If one is a Christian, it's not likely that one would turn their back on God.
If one turned their back on God, then likely he wasn't a Christian to begin with.
I love what-if stories, and I have often wondered what the world would be like today if Charles Darwin had stayed in medical school or had gone into the clergy like he’d planned. Would someone else have come up with the Theory of Evolution?