Why I WON'T be celebrating Darwin Day 2011

The power of sarcasm: dumb people will think I am being literal, smart people will know otherwise.

In honor of Charles Robert Darwin FRS (12 February 1809 -- 19 April 1882). Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln.

Darwin Day is a global celebration of science and reason held on or around Feb. 12, the birthday anniversary of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin.
http://www.darwinday.org/

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• Species
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• sarcasm

[C0nc0rdance]

If you asked me if I use "Origin of Species" in my research; I don't.  This is similar to asking if a physicist used the "Principia" in their research. Principles in a field are built on previous work. Origin of Species is simply a very important ancestor to modern biology. It has historical impact, and the ideas set events in motion that led to the Human Genome, cancer drugs, phylogenetics, and cures for genetic diseases.

[gupsphoo]

@acr08807 You can claim whatever you want (PhD or whatever), but the fact is that you nothing more than an anonymous commenter on YouTube. You're no more of an expert than anyone here.

[unassumption]

You forget his discoveries in plant biology ;)

[mdlittle5466]

Heh...beaut, sarcasm ftw! XD <3

[LoquaciousApe]

What about having a 'Mendel Day'? His work was equally important.

[gogolplex74]

I believe in both God and evolution

[FattyMcFox]

I could hug your sarcasm. Though besides being and odd and completely metaphysical notion, you most would object to my hugging of your mind.

[brendanmcwilliams]

The fact that you had to put a disclaimer is sad, but I understand it is needed. I've seen people get flamed by thick folks that couldn't catch the most obvious of sarcastic videos on youtube.

[C0nc0rdance]

@bullfrog11758

This is called "God of the Gaps". It's rather bad theology, because someday, that singularity will be explained well enough that no god will remain a satisfactory answer, and you'll be forced to choose between rejecting your belief and accepting the science. It's happened countless times before.

It's better that you just accept that we don't know the answers yet. Beyond that, it's up to you what to believe.

[7Ghos]

deadpan humour is clearly above many *COUGH* creationalists* peoples heads

[hyperhypo]

eh not so funny