Origin of Species

Here's somthing funny:

I have a hardcover version of the Origin of species, and before the introduction there's a "Gallery of animal illustrations", and under "Insects" there's the spider :bnghd:

Well after all, it's a book of faith not science.

Originally posted by djohnsto77
Well after all, it's a book of faith not science.

Yeah, it's a wideknown fact that evolutionnists believe in the Great Ape God that allows lifeforms to evolve into better physical forms. They also go to Galapagos Islands as pilgrimage.

Darkside, why do you find this book interesting? Is it a sense of history, a sense of awe and wonder or do you read it as a book of science?

I'd like to clear up just a little misapprehension many theists have of atheists.

it is entirely possible to read a science book or learn scientific theory AND have a feeling of awe. I feel about the universe and especially quantum physics the way many people say they feel about god. I find the universe and its scientific workings and mysteries (that we haven't solved -- yet) to be as awe-inspiring and uplifting as other people say they feel about god.

People like me just don't need to add god to feel that way. The universe is just spiffy the way it is, without the cosmic watchmaker.

I cant' speak for DarkSide, but as for myself, when I read books such as Before the Dawn, the Secret Life of Lobsters, or A Brief History of Time, I am as inspired and awe-struck as I ever was when I was a Christian and read the Bible, and in many ways, more so.

Originally posted by Heronumber0
Darkside, why do you find this book interesting? Is it a sense of history, a sense of awe and wonder or do you read it as a book of science?

Because it was one of the scientific breakthroughs that helped forge a more down to earth and rational world. It was also a major and very interesting discovery because it was the first proper explanation of, well, the origin of species.

I do not consider Darwin or any scientist like a demigod, nor do I worship their works.