Posted on 13 July 2024
Clergy as Mentors: How They Shaped Darwin's Thinking
Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist and scientist, was greatly influenced by two clergymen who were also scientists. Despite their anti-evolutionary beliefs, these clergymen played a significant role in Darwin's development. The first mentor was the Rev. John Henslow, the Professor of Botany …
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Posted on 06 July 2024
Communism and Nazism: Questions and Answers
Introduction
In this article, we will explore the key differences between communism and Nazism, two ideologies that have had a significant impact on the 20th century. While both systems emerged during the same time period and share certain similarities, they are fundamentally distinct in …
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Posted on 05 July 2024
Morality and Ethics: Questions and Answers
Introduction
In this article, we will explore some common questions and answers regarding morality and ethics from a young-Earth, Christian, creationist perspective. By examining the biblical and scientific truths found in the opening chapters of the Bible, we hope to lay a vital foundation …
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Posted on 02 July 2024
Charles Darwin's Quisling: Charles Kingsley
Charles Kingsley, an influential clergyman and author, played a significant role in promoting Charles Darwin's ideas and facilitating the acceptance of his theory of evolution. Kingsley's collaboration with Darwin and his fellow scientists had a profound impact on the Christian faith and the authority of …
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Posted on 23 June 2024
Darwin's Dangerous Idea: A Review
Introduction
Darwin's Dangerous Idea is a three-part BBC TV series hosted by Andrew Marr that celebrates evolution and its impact over the past century and a half. While the series provides thought-provoking content, it is important to consider the biases of the BBC, which has …
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Posted on 22 June 2024
Countering Revisionism—Part 1: Ernst Haeckel's Fraud
For over a century, one of the main pillars of Darwinian evolution has been the idea that embryos of different animals go through a stage in which they closely resemble one another. However, in 1997, an embryologist published real photos of embryos that …
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Posted on 10 June 2024
Refuting New Scientist’s Evolution: 24 Myths and Misconceptions - Modern Evolution
Introduction
Modern evolutionary theory builds upon some of Darwin’s ideas but has expanded beyond them. While many assume that biologists fully embraced Darwin's theory of evolution when it was presented, the reality is that various ideas about the …
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Posted on 04 June 2024
Darwinism and World War One
Darwinism, also known as evolutionary theory, had a significant impact on the events leading up to World War One. German intellectuals, in particular, embraced Darwinism and applied its concept of survival of the fittest to human society. This led to the belief that some individuals …
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Posted on 29 May 2024
Epigenetics and Darwin: A Fresh Perspective on Evolution
Introduction
It is often surprising to learn that Charles Darwin, the renowned scientist behind the theory of evolution, actually rejected his own ideas in favor of a Lamarckian view of inheritance. While Darwin is commonly associated with the concept of natural selection …
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Posted on 12 May 2024
Is Darwin's Criticism Valid Today?
Charles Darwin is often criticized by creationists for his theories on evolution. Some argue that his ideas are outdated and no longer relevant in the face of modern scientific discoveries. However, it is important to examine whether this criticism holds up under scrutiny. In this …
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Posted on 08 May 2024
Potatoes and 'White Chimpanzees'
Charles Kingsley, an English clergyman and writer in the 19th century, once referred to some of the population of Ireland as "white chimpanzees." This statement raises questions about Kingsley's views and why he would make such a derogatory comment about fellow human beings. To understand this …
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