Speaking only for myself, my agenda is protecting science, and biological science in particular, a pursuit on which I've spent most of my working life, from political attacks by religious fundamentalists, who seem to think we're still in the Middle Ages and that the Enlightenment never happened.
I mean, when you consider that the most ardent defenders and believers in Darwin's theory (for its social implications) in the last centur (for its social implications) in the last century were atheistic Marxist and eugenic fascist regimes, and when one considers that Darwinists' most powerful allies today are the leftist media and the ACLU, how can these folks on FR be so dedicated to defending a viewpoint that is embraced by the left?
This is simply a lie. Stalin rejected Darwin; Hitler had no clue what evolution meant, and embraced it only to the same extent he embraced Roman Catholicism. The 'leftist' media are by-and-large ignorant of science; the ACLU defend separation of church and state, which is one of the bulwarks against teaching religious ideas of creation is school. The ACLU also defends the freedom of children to bring Bibles to school and to disseminate religious messages. Since this poster is likely on their side on those matters, I guess, by his own logic, that makes him a leftist.
The kind of "enthusiasm" we see from the Darwin-apologists here on FR can only be described as *religious fervor*.
Apparently defending a position vigorously is in the mind of this poster 'religious'. How sad that apparently nothing in his life is worth defending vigorously, except a set of superstitious beliefs. One would have hoped, at least, he would consider his country worth defending vigorously; but apparently, not, since he does not describe the defenders of evolution as having patriotic fervor.
I suspect the prime motivation for such rigid dedication to this "theory" has less to do with science, and more to do with adherence to a particular view of morality.
I suspect this poster doesn't understand science and therefore is clueless why one would be interested in promoting a scientific view of the world, and protecting it from backward superstition.
You think believing in God is superstitious. You are a moron.
Stalin credits Darwin with leading him to atheism.
As for Lysenko:
As for Hitler, Richard Weikart , a respected historian, wrote a book making a strong case for that he was influenced strongly by Darwin.
And remember, Hitler was anti-Catholic/anti-Christian. His goal was to destroy the Catholic Church and Christianity.
LOL!
When I was in grade school I could not imagine why someone would be put in jail for saying the earth wasn't the center of the universe.
Seems the roles are reversed now.
Sounds like a lofty pursuit. Unfortunately your desire to protect science is clouded by a desire simply to promote an agenda for science that fits you most comfortably, and is thus unscientific to begin with.
Protect "science?" Wow! A guardian of truth and knowledge is in our midst; one who would reject the authority of biblical texts in favor of human opinions. I hope you find great reward in protecting science from those who believe organized matter performing specific functions is indicative of an Almighty Creator as attested by the biblical texts. As far as I can tell, your pursuit thus far has made for a fine crank at least.