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Charles Darwin was born in [[England]] to a Christian family on February 12, [[1809]]. He was a significant figure in the development of the theory of evolution. After touring the [[Galapagos Islands]] and studying the animals that lived there, he came up with his theory of [[natural selection]] and published [[''The Origin of Species'']] in [[1859]]. | Charles Darwin was born in [[England]] to a Christian family on February 12, [[1809]]. He was a significant figure in the development of the theory of evolution. After touring the [[Galapagos Islands]] and studying the animals that lived there, he came up with his theory of [[natural selection]] and published [[''The Origin of Species'']] in [[1859]]. | ||
| − | While often regarded by the majority of modern biologists (who | + | While often regarded by the majority of modern biologists (who accept evolution) as "the father of modern biology," Darwin himself was aware that some aspects of his work were not as scientific as he wished. However, this theory is promulgated by extremely biased groups not recognized as real science, or, truly, advanced critical thought. |
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| + | Some people claim that he recanted on his death bed. However, this story was put about by a certain Lady Hope, who according to Darwin's family, never recanted on his deathbed at all. Although the claim is still made by some creationist groups, some creationist groups have agreed that the story never took place and have agreed that whether or not it occurred would not be relevant to the truth of falsity of evolution. However, creationist interpretation of Darwin's theories probably does not belong in a scientific analysis of his work, since creationism does not engage in science. | ||
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| + | Most importantly, Charles Darwin's contributions are nothing short of legendary, and continue to form the basis of biological science. | ||
| − | + | [http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v18/i1/darwin_recant.asp] [http://talkorigins.org/faqs/hope.html] [http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/dont_use.asp] | |
| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_darwin] | ||
Revision as of 22:21, February 22, 2007
People who write articles shouldn't misspell "deathbed" and "accept," or "occurred."
Charles Darwin was born in England to a Christian family on February 12, 1809. He was a significant figure in the development of the theory of evolution. After touring the Galapagos Islands and studying the animals that lived there, he came up with his theory of natural selection and published ''The Origin of Species'' in 1859.
While often regarded by the majority of modern biologists (who accept evolution) as "the father of modern biology," Darwin himself was aware that some aspects of his work were not as scientific as he wished. However, this theory is promulgated by extremely biased groups not recognized as real science, or, truly, advanced critical thought.
Some people claim that he recanted on his death bed. However, this story was put about by a certain Lady Hope, who according to Darwin's family, never recanted on his deathbed at all. Although the claim is still made by some creationist groups, some creationist groups have agreed that the story never took place and have agreed that whether or not it occurred would not be relevant to the truth of falsity of evolution. However, creationist interpretation of Darwin's theories probably does not belong in a scientific analysis of his work, since creationism does not engage in science.
Most importantly, Charles Darwin's contributions are nothing short of legendary, and continue to form the basis of biological science.