The introduction of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution undermines the concept of divine creation while providing a rationale for both capitalism and communism.
"Fit to Rule" Episode 8
“Once we lived in the image of the creator, according to the divine plan, in a perfect and unchanging world. Created and functioning with a purpose you could clearly identify, any time you read the bible. Thanks to Darwin and the people who built on his work, the universe no longer looks so straightforward.
We are made of the same stuff as the rest of nature, not different or special in the universe, and if there is an immediately recognisable purpose, it is like everything else; a man made one, here or on the other side, and as for the truth, well, in the absence of belief, it is what you want it to be, and so is your future, and if that doesn´t turn out right, you´ve only yourself to blame.”- James Burke 1985
"Fit to Rule" Episode 8
“Once we lived in the image of the creator, according to the divine plan, in a perfect and unchanging world. Created and functioning with a purpose you could clearly identify, any time you read the bible. Thanks to Darwin and the people who built on his work, the universe no longer looks so straightforward.
We are made of the same stuff as the rest of nature, not different or special in the universe, and if there is an immediately recognisable purpose, it is like everything else; a man made one, here or on the other side, and as for the truth, well, in the absence of belief, it is what you want it to be, and so is your future, and if that doesn´t turn out right, you´ve only yourself to blame.”- James Burke 1985
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