Darwinism

Darwinism is a theory of biological evolution developed by the English naturalist Charles Darwin and others, stating that all species of organisms arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individual's ability to compete, survive, and reproduce. Also called Darwinian theory, it originally included the broad concepts of transmutation of species or of evolution which gained general scientific acceptance after Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859, including concepts which predated Darwin's theories, but subsequently referred to specific concepts of natural selection, of the Weismann barrier or in genetics of the central dogma of molecular biology. Though the term usually refers strictly to biological evolution, creationists have appropriated it to refer to the origin of life, and it has even been applied to concepts of cosmic evolution, both of which have no connection to Darwin's work. It is therefore considered the belief and acceptance of Darwin's and of his predecessors' work—in place of other theories, including divine design and extraterrestrial origins.

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‘It’s a battle for the survival of scientific research’

Live Mint 18 Aug 2018

Darwinian theory is as fundamental to biology as Newton’s laws are to physics or the structure of benzene is to organic chemistry, says Ankit Sule ... First, Darwinian evolution is one of the more fundamental theories that shaped modern science ... Stating such theory is wrong shows a poor understanding of science....

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LOOPER: Can hope be found in present-day America?

Midlothian Mirror 17 Aug 2018

I was once on a college campus for a conference that featured a prominent biologist as a keynote speaker. During his talk, he defended Darwinian evolutionary theory from attacks by other academics ... It was not faith in God, but it was faith nonetheless.When he spoke of Darwinian Evolution, it was as if he were intoning the name .......

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Evolution — More Certain Than Gravity?

The American Spectator 03 Aug 2018

Whether the standard neo-Darwinian mechanism fully explains the origins of biological novelties is a question that scientists themselves increasingly contest ... The best academic freedom legislation permits students to learn about the scientific strengths and weaknesses of evolutionary theory, notabout alternative scientific or religious ideas ... The theory of evolution is a “necessary” truth....

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Can hope be found in present-day America?

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Shayne Looper: Can hope be found in present-day America?

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Turkish 'sex cult' leader is arrested over fraud

This is Money 12 Jul 2018

The alleged sex cult leader was detained along with dozens of mainly female alleged supporters ... Oktar is a creationist who rejects the Darwinian theory of evolution and has written a 770-page book 'The Atlas of Creation' under the pen name, Harun Yahya ... Oktar - also known by his pen name Harun Yahya - has authored numerous books promoting creationism against Darwin's theory of evolution as well as conspiracy theories....

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Turkish televangelist Oktar detained on fraud charges

Middle East Online 11 Jul 2018

ANKARA - Turkish police on Wednesday detained on fraud charges a televangelist notorious for propagating conservative views while surrounded by scantily-clad women he refers to as his "kittens" ... A total of 235 arrest warrants were issued in a major crackdown on the group ... Oktar is a creationist who rejects the Darwinian theory of evolution and has written a 770-page book "The Atlas of Creation" under the pen name, Harun Yahya ... ....

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Turkish 'cult leader' Adnan Oktar detained on fraud charges

Independent online (SA) 11 Jul 2018

Ankara, Turkey - Turkish police on Wednesday detained on fraud charges a televangelist notorious for propagating conservative views while surrounded by scantily-clad women he refers to as his "kittens" ... A total of 235 arrest warrants were issued in a major crackdown on the group ... Oktar is a creationist who rejects the Darwinian theory of evolution and has written a 770-page book "The Atlas of Creation" under the pen name, Harun Yahya....

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Turkey detains televangelist on fraud charges

The Siasat Daily 11 Jul 2018

Ankara. Turkish police on Wednesday detained on fraud charges a televangelist notorious for propagating conservative views while surrounded by scantily-clad women he refers to as his “kittens” ... NTV television said 100 of those detained are female ... Oktar is a creationist who rejects the Darwinian theory of evolution and has written a 770-page book “The Atlas of Creation” under the pen name, Harun Yahya ... AFP ....

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The Transhumanism Revolution: Oppression Disguised as Liberation

Quillette 11 Jul 2018

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Rapes rising due to absence of educative atmosphere: Bihar guv

The Times of India 08 Jul 2018

Haridwar ... And even before we change the education system, we need to inculcate among ourselves the love for moral values,” he added ... Arya Samaj leader Ved Pratap Vaidik said, “The Darwinian theory of evolution is based on hypocrisy (paakhand) ... ....

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