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Charles Darwin as a Symbol for the Celebration of Science and Humanity

Celebrations are an important part of every culture. They provide a tradition and a common bond to be shared among those who make up their culture, permitting them to experience a meaningful connection to one another and to the principles to which they subscribe. Unfortunately, most celebrations are based on ancient traditions that are relevant to only a specific country or culture, and they have often been, and continue to be, the source of serious conflicts.

At this juncture in history, the world has become so small and interdependent that we need a Global Celebration to promote a common bond among all people. The Darwin Day Celebration was founded on the premise that science, like music, is an international language that speaks to all people in very similar ways. While music is both intellectual and entertaining, science is our most reliable knowledge system, and it has been and continues to be acquired through human curiosity and ingenuity. Moreover, evolution via genetic variation and natural selection, introduced by Darwin, has become the central organizing principle in biology. In addition, evolution also plays a central role in astronomy and cosmology, where it refers to the way that stars, galaxies and the entire universe 'change over time.' To study biology while neglecting evolution would be like studying physics without Newton's laws that govern the universe or chemistry without the periodic table. Clearly, Darwin himself has become an internationally acclaimed figure, whose influence on progressive modern thought continues to be both profound and pervasive (Ernst Mayr, Darwin's Influence on Modern Thought, Scientific American, July 2000).

Current research in the field of genetics, including that on the human genome, has conclusively shown that all humans are essentially identical and that we are genetically related to all other living things on this planet. Thus an enlightened view of genetics is one of unity and equality among all humans and also one that fosters a deeper sense of respect and appreciation for all life. Today the validity of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection rests in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of genetics. Therefore, we conclude that Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol on which to focus, in order to build a Global Celebration of Science and Humanity that is intended to promote a common bond among all people of the earth.


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W00t!

I've had some very frustrating evolution vs religion and anthropological discussions lately.

I love the theory of evolution. It just explains so much!

If you are interested in learning more, his complete set of works is available online:
http://darwin-online.org.uk/

I am almost free to enjoy the rest of Darwin Day!

Very nice.

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trust Jamie the athiest to celebrate this day. lol

personally i think evolution is a bunch of bollocks!!

im out, coz im not getting into this debate

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Originally posted by trancechaos trust Jamie the athiest to celebrate this day. lol personally i think evolution is a bunch of bollocks!! im out, coz im not getting into this debate

trust indeed.

and i think creationism is complete bollocks!!!

and agreed. no debating in here such atheistic / religious beliefs

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar and i think creationism is complete bollocks!!!

I assume you've read The Origin? If so, read Richard Dawkins The Selfish Gene, a very insightful book. It pretty much says, 'okay guys, you can be theologically inclined, but if you're just going to ignore the facts, just because, then you're pretty much an idiot.'

This is why I can never understand what people mean when they say: "I don’t believe in evolution"

What does that even mean? It’s not a belief system based on faith, it’s science: empirical and sound.

Anyway, if you haven't yet, also check out Dawkins The God Delusion.

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Originally posted by evil_cookie Anyway, if you haven't yet, also check out Dawkins The God Delusion.

Its on my wishlist of books to buy from on amazon .ca.

wanna to read it this year.

first on the list tho is Atheist Manifesto: The Case Against Christianity, Judaism, and Islam by Michel Onfray (Author), Jeremy Leggatt (Translator).

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar Its on my wishlist of books to buy from on amazon .ca. wanna to read it this year.

A bunch of books got marked down this week at Chapters/Indigo, and The God Delusion was one of them. It's 30% off right now, you're looking to pay like $12 for a hardcover. No more waiting, run out and get it!

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Originally posted by evil_cookie A bunch of books got marked down this week at Chapters/Indigo, and The God Delusion was one of them. It's 30% off right now, you're looking to pay like $12 for a hardcover. No more waiting, run out and get it!

Actually, I HATE reading hardbacks (wont do it, save for 1 author (Michael Crichton), and 1 fantasy series (The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind)).

But, I'll be buying the book (paperback) on Amazon.ca for only 9.47 (50% off)




Also, another book I'm picking up

God: The Failed Hypothesis by Victor Stenger

Look it up, check it out. Looks very good.

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