No, my beliefs are not evidence, im merely stating a fact
the fact is that the idea of evolution began with greek philosophers who did not use science as a basis for the belief
the idea has 'evolved' over time to what we have today. When it was rehashed by Darwin it caused a outrage in religious circles because it clearly was in conflict with the idea that God had created each species.
stupid i know, but a fact none the less.
Actually, yes, this is true. The concept of evolution, though far less refined than Darwin's concept, was thrown around in Cynic and Stoic philosophy circles. Aristotle rejected the idea, though he did believe certain animals spontaneously generated out of mud.
The idea eventually faded in to obscurity, but the idea definitely did not begin or end with Darwin.
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