Creationist Fanatics

Hi, Ludo.

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Evolution: Richard Dawkins

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Do you mean that Dawkins is a fanatic about atheism? Because, from what I have heard from other sources, he may very well be. But a fanatic about evolution?Is it possible to be a fanatic about an issue supported by reality, and contradicted only by an opposition armed with a fantasy?

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"Intellectually, scientifically, even artistically, fundamentalism -- biblical literalism -- is a road to nowhere, because it insists on fidelity to revealed truths that are not true." -- Katha Pollitt

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But he often tries to influence evolution with his form of atheism

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In what way does he try to "influence" evolution with his form of atheism? I'm not trying to be difficult here, I just don't know what you mean. I do know that he often justifies his atheism with the theory of evolution. Is this what you meant?-

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I believe his best seller "THe Blind Watchmaker" is an example

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I don't recall much overt atheism in The Blind Watchmaker, but it is possible that I missed it or don't remember it. He does make the point that blind, non-conscious evolution is an adequate explanation for what we see in biology, without the need for an "intelligent designer". In fact, the only agenda that I recall in the book is a swipe at Stephen Jay Gould.

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"Intellectually, scientifically, even artistically, fundamentalism -- biblical literalism -- is a road to nowhere, because it insists on fidelity to revealed truths that are not true." -- Katha Pollitt