Quote by James P. Hogan

A physicist that I know commented that many other scientific disciplines, such as geology, anthropology, astronomy, are also challenged by biblical fundamentalism, but their people seem to be able to get on with their work without worrying unduly. Only Darwinians seem thrown into a frenzy that sends them running to litigation and demanding censorship. His explanation was that it's a rival religion.

A physicist that I know commented that many other scientific

Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests that while various scientific disciplines face challenges from biblical fundamentalism, Darwinians (those who support and study Darwin's theory of evolution) seem to react more intensely. The speaker's acquaintance, a physicist, believes that this strong reaction may stem from the perception of Darwinism as a rival religion. It implies that Darwinians' fervent response and inclination towards legal action and censorship may be driven by a belief that their scientific ideas are being challenged by religious beliefs, leading to a defensive and confrontational stance.

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Religion Science Naturalism Evolution Darwinism Macroevolution

By James P. Hogan

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