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| − | '''Evolution syndrome''' is the tendency of some people to compulsively insist that their belief in evolution must somehow be true, and to spend nearly all their time pushing that belief on others. It is reflected on the | + | '''Evolution syndrome''' is the tendency of some people to compulsively insist that their belief in [[evolution]] must somehow be true, and to spend nearly all 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 in insisting on [[censoring]] alternative views of the issue.<ref>[http://www.cofe.anglican.org/darwin/malcolmbrown.html Dr Malcolm Brown]</ref> |
'''Evolution syndrome''' particularly afflicts people who have some educational background without having the intellectual depth of more accomplished peers.<ref>[http://www.cofe.anglican.org/darwin/bishopswindon.html Dr Lee Rayfield]</ref> | '''Evolution syndrome''' particularly afflicts people who have some educational background without having the intellectual depth of more accomplished peers.<ref>[http://www.cofe.anglican.org/darwin/bishopswindon.html Dr Lee Rayfield]</ref> | ||
| − | '''Evolution syndrome''' can be seen on [[wiki]]s, | + | '''Evolution syndrome''' can be seen on [[wiki]]s, [[Usenet]] groups, faculty positions below full professorships, and some less selective doctoral programs.<ref>[http://www.cofe.anglican.org/darwin On the Origin of Darwin]</ref> |
There is a high incidence of [[atheism]] among those who suffer from '''evolution syndrome'''. <ref>[http://www.cofe.anglican.org/darwin/faith.html Darwin and faith]</ref> | There is a high incidence of [[atheism]] among those who suffer from '''evolution syndrome'''. <ref>[http://www.cofe.anglican.org/darwin/faith.html Darwin and faith]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:42, September 17, 2008
Evolution syndrome is the tendency of some people to compulsively insist that their belief in evolution must somehow be true, and to spend nearly all 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 in insisting on censoring alternative views of the issue.[1]
Evolution syndrome particularly afflicts people who have some educational background without having the intellectual depth of more accomplished peers.[2]
Evolution syndrome can be seen on wikis, Usenet groups, faculty positions below full professorships, and some less selective doctoral programs.[3]
There is a high incidence of atheism among those who suffer from evolution syndrome. [4]
