February 12, 2008

Darwin Day

Today would have been Charles Darwin's one-hundred and ninety-ninth birthday. I'm a little leery about celebrating such a day. I worry that it reinforces the mistaken idea of a Darwin cult rather than celebrates an on going scientific enterprise that grows every day. But it is the great man's birthday, so I guess it is OK to say, "Happy one-hundred and ninety-ninth."

Posted by Duane Smith at February 12, 2008 7:44 PM | Read more on Evolution |

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I agree with your concerns & ignore Darwin's birthday for that reason. I believe it's more meaningful to celebrate July 1st.

Posted by: Aydin at February 13, 2008 5:29 PM

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