Charles Darwin Evolution
When people talk of Charles Darwin they may talk of Evolution or the Origin of the Species, but his second book the Descent of Man is rarely mentioned. His first book focused mainly on Natural Selection regarding animals. The second book applied the theory to Human Beings. This second book and its conclusions are what many people are not aware of, or try to minimize if they are aware.
Natural Selection and Survival of the Fittest
While the two books were published years apart, they are really one long continuous argument about Darwin's theories on Natural Selection and Survival of the Fittest. He felt that individual species which possessed certain traits or abilities that were beneficial would thrive. They would also be the most probable to successfully mate and continue their lineage. Those less suited with strong or valuable attributes would slowly wither away and no longer exist. This was the basics of his survival of the fittest theory. Although Darwin was a staunch abolitionist, if his theories were taken to their logical conclusion they would justify eugenics and slavery. This is where problems arise.
Disturbing Theories
Darwin had a strong urge to explain creation without a creator, and it was these beliefs that lead him to follow and promote these disturbing theories. Stronger more adept races would naturally rule over and dictate to lesser races. The sick, infirm or handicapped would naturally be weeded out. This was the logical conclusions of his theories. Furthermore there was supporting examples of this behavior in animals. While he and his supporters expressed doubts about certain aspects of his work, others did not. Falling for his hypothesis, many people strongly promoted Darwin's conclusions about Natural Selection. Over the years Darwin's doubts, as well as the doubts of many prominent scientists have been aired, but few in the public are aware of these misgivings. Darwinism has itself become a quasi-religion, and questioning it is deemed unacceptable to many people. However, on such an important issue like the origins of life more honest debate is needed and other theories should be explored. Shutting down debate or misinforming people is not legitimate or healthy.
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