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If it is historically accurate. Darwin was tormented by conflicting religious views, being simultaneously unable to shake his Baptist upbringing nor ignore the
by a-priori 17y ago
If it is historically accurate.
Darwin was tormented by conflicting religious views, being simultaneously unable to shake his Baptist upbringing nor ignore the mountain of evidence he was accumulating which did not support the biblical story of creation. And of course, the death of Annie greatly deepened this conflict. If that is the Darwin they portray, then I would consider it even-handed.
- philjackson 17y agoYou're right of course but the quote was was really aimed at those with "religious convictions" who aren't going to consider a man struggling with his faith whilst collecting clear evidence for evolution "even-handed".