I am a strong advocate for free thought on all subjects, yet it appears to me (whether rightly or wrongly) that direct arguments against christianity & theism produce hardly any effect on the public; & freedom of thought is best promoted by the gradual illumination of men's minds, which follow[s] from the advance of science. It has, therefore, been always my object to avoid writing on religion, & I have confined myself to science. I may, however, have been unduly biassed by the pain which it would give some members of my family, if I aided in any way direct attacks on religion.
- Charles R. Darwin, 1958. The autobiography of Charles Darwin 1809-1882
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We are living in the new era of convergence of science and religion; our human capacity is supposed to include the above two. Anyone has tried to exempt either of them is a cripple and consciously dishonest.
Charles Darwin told this truth by this example.
His mistake was afraid of the confusion in his time.
We should have the courage to explore the convergence without hesitation, of course are competent enough to try.
How misery is a cripple's life.
So, just move on. Don't cease your attempts.
Posted by: paiwan | February 18, 2008 4:26 AM