Don't you think it's sad to rely on a belief (Darwinism), that was started by someone that had absolutely no PhD in any kind of science, including biology? He was just a scientist wannabe, that studied earthworms for over 30 yrs. and stared at finches beaks a lot. Someone should've check out his mental state before allowing him to board the Beagle (or was that the U.S.S. Minnow?).
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How many PhDs did Jesus have? Did he ever receive an education in philosophy, economics, law, sociology, theology, or any of the other fields of which he preached? Didn't think so.
Firthy yes from what I remember of the tail he was along for the ride and the idea came to him though observation of the shells of some turtles they had eaten that the whole idea started up.
Don't you think it's sad to follow a belief (religion) that was created by old men 4,000 years ago out of superstitious belief and hasn't evolved to accept the modern world? And worse, DENIES science DESPITE all supporting evidence?
Actually, Dawin studied to be a Parson at Christ's College in Cambridge, and had completed all his coursework. He declined to take holy orders, though, choosing instead to go on the Beagle with captain Robert FitzRoy.without a degree criticizes the faith, then their criticism is irrelevant because they don't have a degree?
Weird, ain't it?
Darwin was aboard the Beagle to keep the captain from killing himself. Seriously. Apparently, the last voyage the ship went on, the captain killed himself. Fearing the same fate, the new captain wanted someone smart to keep him company.
Gregor Mendel: Augustinian priest who stared at pea plants a lot and is now recognised as the first person to recognise genetic traits and is referred to as the 'father of modern genetics'. Had no training or what we might call scientific knowledge, but he did have a brain and he wasn't afraid to use it. Amazing what gifted amateurs can come up with.
Darwin had a Cambridge degree in Natural Science. The very reason he was on the Beagle, was to be its scientist.
First of all, nobody relies on Darwinism as a belief. That's fundie propaganda. Second, I don't believe PhD's were offered in biology during Darwin's time. Third, observation is an important part of science, so we're all happy he stared at things a lot. Fourth, the ToE stands on the evidence, not one man's book. Fifth, the U.S.S. Minnow is a cheap shot, but what can you expect from a creationist?
Well, according to Bill Bryson's book *A Brief History of Nearly Everything, Captain Fitzroy wanted to bring along a naturalist on his voyage because he wanted to scientifically prove the biblical flood myth. He chose Darwin because he liked the shape of his nose. (Fitzroy was rather peculiar)
Don't you think it's sad you rely on a belief started by stone-age drug-using schizophrenics in the desert thousands of years ago?
I'll take the world-renowned British naturalist, thanks.
“Don't you think it's sad to rely on a belief (Darwinism), that was started by someone that had absolutely no PhD in any kind of science, including biology?”
"He was just a scientist wannabe, that studied earthworms for over 30 yrs.”
“and stared at finches beaks a lot.”
“Someone should've check out his mental state before allowing him to board the Beagle (or was that the U.S.S. Minnow?).”
Confused?
So were we! You can find all of this, and more, on Fundies Say the Darndest Things!
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