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Controversial Quotes by Charles Darwin

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Charles Darwin was intellectually ahead of his times. In the nineteenth century, not many biologists were convinced about Darwin's theory of evolution. His views were considered nonconformist as they refuted the commonly accepted beliefs about God's creation. Over time, the world gradually understood and accepted his theory of evolution. Find out why quotes by Charles Darwin evoked strong responses from people.

Animals
Animals, whom we have made our slaves, we do not like to consider our equal.

Experimentation
Physiological experiment on animals is justifiable for real investigation, but not for mere damnable and detestable curiosity.

Religion
I am a strong advocate for free thought on all subjects, yet it appears to me (whether rightly or wrongly) that direct arguments against Christianity and theism produce hardly any effect on the public; and freedom of thought is best promoted by the gradual illumination of men's minds, which follows from the advance of science.

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