Like Smith, Darwinism was contrary to my religious upbringing (the term "Blasphemy" was used quite a lot). Also like Smith, after studying evolution and Darwin, I was so relieved to find out that I was not going to hell. I loved how Smith answered the question as to weather or not he was a Christian, Agnostic, or Atheist. He said "I am an Atheist but I don't want to be sure about anything so I will identify myself as an agnostic."
"Natural Selection" or "Survival of the Fittest" makes so much sense to me. There are no spiritual explanations for nature and animals. Spiritual texts just say "have faith" or "God made everything in 7 days." Every time I go on a hike and look closely at the fauna, birds and surroundings any and all questions I have can be answered scientifically.
Interestingly enough, Smith believes that the "electronic organisms" we have created (computers) will most likely evolve and gain intelligence as animals have done. He kiddingly said we should be "nice" to our computers. He's right.
Best Buddies
Jer & Craiger
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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