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That's a great point -- and maybe explains why the theory of evolution had so much push back for so long? Maybe there's a link to skepticism and these kinds of
by RyanZAG 10y ago
That's a great point -- and maybe explains why the theory of evolution had so much push back for so long? Maybe there's a link to skepticism and these kinds of financial or credibility links? Is it subconscious even? Could be useful in anticipating which theories would face more pushback?
- euyyn 10y agoNo, the theory of evolution didn't have so much push back for so long because people thought "scientists are making this up just to get more grant money". It was because it went against mainstream religious belief of the time.
- stagbeetle 10y agoHe's positing, not decrying that evolution vs. creationism wasn't because it went against the mainstream religious belief (which is still iffy without proper research).