"Darwin was the first to use data from nature to convince people that evolution is true, and his idea of natural selection was truly novel. It testifies to his genius that the concept of natural theology, accepted by most educated Westerners before 1859, was vanquished within only a few years by a single five-hundred-page book. On the Origin of Species turned the mysteries of life's diversity from mythology into genuine science." -- Jerry Coyne
Sunday, November 19, 2017
The reasons why I'm a big fan of Jerry Coyne, University of Chicago biologist
I have read many excellent books about the evidence for evolution. "Why Evolution Is True" by Jerry Coyne is the best book about this subject.
I have read many excellent books about why religions are completely wrong about everything. "Faith Versus Fact" by Jerry Coyne is the best book about this subject.
His website at https://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com is excellent, much better than this blog.
whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com - A must-see video at the end of this post - "When this baby squirrel fell from his nest, he started calling out for his mom and the most amazing thing happened."
A quote from "Faith Versus Fact":
"While some religious people do struggle with their beliefs, doubt is not an inherent part of belief, nor is it especially prized. No honors accrue to the Southern Baptist who points out that while there is plenty of evidence for evolution, there is none for the creation story of Genesis."
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