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[[Image:5712dawkins.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|260px|right|In February of 2010, the news organization ''The Telegraph'' reported that [[agnosticism|agnostic]] and [[evolution|evolutionist]] [[Richard Dawkins]] was "embroiled in a bitter online battle over plans to rid his popular internet forum for atheists of foul language, insults and 'frivolous gossip'."<ref name="telegraph">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7322177/Richard-Dawkins-in-bitter-web-censorship-row-with-fellow-atheists.html</ref>  In addition, Richard Dawkins [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins|has a reputation for being abrasive]].]]

[[Image:5712dawkins.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|260px|right|In February of 2010, the news organization ''The Telegraph'' reported that [[agnosticism|agnostic]] and [[evolution|evolutionist]] [[Richard Dawkins]] was "embroiled in a bitter online battle over plans to rid his popular internet forum for atheists of foul language, insults and 'frivolous gossip'."<ref name="telegraph">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7322177/Richard-Dawkins-in-bitter-web-censorship-row-with-fellow-atheists.html</ref>  In addition, Richard Dawkins [[Abrasiveness of Richard Dawkins|has a reputation for being abrasive]].]]

'''Evolution [[syndrome]]''' is the tendency of some people to insist compulsively that human [[evolution]] from animals ''must'' somehow be true, and to spend nearly all of their time pushing that belief on others.  It is reflected on the [[internet]] by people who devote over 90% of their edits and postings to pushing their belief in evolution and insisting on [[censoring]] or demonizing alternative views of the issue. They are particularly against teaching any alternative theories to children in school, sometimes claiming that this will harm children's critical thinking. A childish insistence on [[last wordism]] is a common characteristic of evolution syndrome.

'''Evolution [[syndrome]]''' is the tendency of some people to insist compulsively that human [[evolution]] from animals is true, and spend nearly five minutes every three months debunking facebook "explanations" of [[Evolution]].  It is reflected on the [[internet]] by people who devote over 0.1% of their edits and postings to pushing their belief in evolution and insisting on not recognizing the [[bible]] as a source. They are particularly against teaching any alternative theories to children in school, claiming that this will harm children's critical thinking. A childish insistence on credible sources is a common characteristic of evolution syndrome.

Sufferers of evolution syndrome tend to be college students or graduates who wanted to excel in math or physics, but lacked the ability or work ethic to do so. They are frustrated "wannabees" with respect to academic recognition.  But they find that [[liberals]] will praise their intelligence if they promote evolution.  This is analogous to a struggling ball player deceitfully turning to steroids to enhance his performance, and thereby make it to the "Big Leagues."

Sufferers of evolution syndrome tend to be college students or graduates, or even high school students who took freshman biology. They find that the [[bible]] is not a credible source or base for public policy or science.  This is analogous to the middle east theocracies. They base their law and education on religion as opposed to science, and must import expert foreigners.

Evolution syndrome blinds its victims to the logical fallacy of their [[materialism]]:  if human senses have merely evolved, then it is to be expected that human senses have not developed to the point of being able to detect all of reality.  Much of reality would still be "unseen" to an evolving human.  Yet victims of evolution syndrome insist that there is nothing unseen, and no [[God]].

Evolution syndrome blinds its victims to the logical fallacy of their Education:  if human senses have evolved, then it is to be expected that human senses have not developed to the point of being able to detect all of reality.  Much of reality would still be "unseen" to an evolving human.  Yet proponents of evolution insist that Dark matter does exist, despite little evidence of its existence..

The primary effect of evolution syndrome is to keep its victims away from learning the [[Bible]].  Victims of this syndrome claim to be educated, yet justify their complete ignorance about the Bible in their slavish commitment to their evolution belief system.

The primary effect of evolution syndrome is to keep its victims away from learning how to love your cousins.  Victims of this syndrome claim to be educated, yet claim to have never been touched in "that region" by a family member.

Characteristics of evolution syndrome include:

Characteristics of evolution syndrome include:

*Frequent use of bizarre jargon such as "[[quote mining]]," "[[moving the goalposts]]," and "fundie"

*Frequent use of bizarre jargon such as "the bible is the claim not the source," "Facebook is also not a source," and "Let's not talk about religion at thanksgiving"

*A belief that consensus can somehow define scientific truth, even though consensus cannot define mathematical truth

*A belief that consensus can somehow define scientific truth.

*An utter lack of [[open-mindedness]]

*An utter lack of [[open-mindedness]], claiming that open-mindedness comes from reviewing ideas, and not necessarily accepting every half baked idea that comes their way.

*A reluctance to debate when large audiences will see the debate. See: [[Creation scientists tend to win the creation vs.  evolution debates]] and [[VivaYehshua]]

*A reluctance to debate when large audiences will see the debate. Claiming that experts in astronomy like Neil Degrass Tyson have better things to be doing than telling someone from "nebrahomamissourippi" that dogs cannot give birth to cats

*[[Liberal style]]

*Demands "reputable sources" from places other than the [[bible]], or respectable christian publications that offer more knowledge of science than similar publications written by men with doctorates.

*A superficiality or pseudo-intellectualism

*Critical thinking

*A lack of critical thinking

[[Image:Olive baboon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|In 2010, the [[Christian apologetics]] website [[True Free Thinker]] wrote: Scienceblogger [http://scienceblogs.com/principles/2008/04/the_cost_of_not_framing.php Chad Orzel described]  the commentators on [[PZ Myers]]' Scienceblogs.com site [[Pharyngula (blog)|Pharyngula]], and other Scienceblogs.com commentators, as "screechy monkeys."<ref name="truefree">http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/pz-myers-and-pavlovs-monkeys</ref>]]

[[Image:Olive baboon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|In 2010, the [[Christian apologetics]] website [[True Free Thinker]] wrote: Scienceblogger [http://scienceblogs.com/principles/2008/04/the_cost_of_not_framing.php Chad Orzel described]  the commentators on [[PZ Myers]]' Scienceblogs.com site [[Pharyngula (blog)|Pharyngula]], and other Scienceblogs.com commentators, as "screechy monkeys."<ref name="truefree">http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/pz-myers-and-pavlovs-monkeys</ref>]]

*Utter intolerance for "unsubstantiated hypothesis"

*Utter intolerance for [[Expelled:_No_Intelligence_Allowed|other positions in science]]

*A complete disinterest in using [[Bible]] as a basis for society.

*A complete lack of curiosity and knowledge about anything that might contradict [[materialism]], such as [[migration]] and [[homing]]

*A complete ignorance about the [[Bible]], despite its historical value, and even though evolutionists pretend to be learned

*A tendency to favour non-democratic political ideals such as [[socialism]] or [[fascism]]

Evolution syndrome particularly afflicts people who have some educational background without having the intellectual depth of more accomplished peers. They are like minor league baseball players who take steroids to try to get to the major leagues: they think that harping on evolution will gain them credibility they lack based on their intellect.  Evolution syndrome can be seen on [[wiki]]s, [[Usenet]] groups, faculty positions below full professorships, and some less selective doctoral programs.

Evolution syndrome particularly afflicts people who have educational background. They are like people who watch documentaries: they think that they know a little bit about that particular subject, and can relate some facts to an acquaintance.  

Keeping an open mind, not obsessing about one's own views, and avoiding the insistence that others should share in one's view are key to evolution syndrome. Additionally, not making one's ideas part of one's identity, keeps thyself from being offended when these ideas are discredited or proven wrong.  

 

Keeping an open mind, not obsessing about one's own views, and avoiding the insistence that others should share in one's view are key to avoiding evolution syndrome.

== The behavior of the fans of Richard Dawkins and PZ Myers and other matters ==

== The behavior of the fans of Richard Dawkins and PZ Myers and other matters ==