Darwinism is the concept of organic evolution, from a common ancestor, by means of natural selection. The theory was popularized by its namesake, English naturalist Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882). Darwin's theory first appeared in his book, On the...

At the center of Darby’s THEOLOGY was his conviction that the Scriptures, interpreted literally, must have supreme AUTHORITY, not the CHURCH. He had a life-long suspicion of ecclesiastical hierarchy. Second, Darby’s view of spirituality was...

Darwinism The term Darwinism has both a narrow and a broad meaning. In the narrow sense, it refers to a theory of organic evolution presented by Charles Darwin (1809–1882) and by other scientists who developed various aspects of his views; in...

Darwinism is a term for the underlying theory in those ideas of Charles Darwin concerning evolution and natural selection. Discussions of Darwinism usually focus on evolution by natural selection, but sometimes Darwinism is taken to mean evolution more...

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accused the Bush administration on Tuesday of pursuing a policy of "social Darwinism" that leaves every man and woman struggling."It's a strategy that we've seen this administration pursue over the last six years, that basically says government has no role...

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has to go through its own survival of the fittest.To commemorate Darwin's theory outlasting the scorn of 19th century clerics and the skepticism of the 21st century public, Case Western Reserve University is planning a celebration of Darwin. The celebration...

When he undertook a task, Charles Darwin had a rule: Keep it simple. Following that rule was the best way to share his theories, he figured. So when he wrote his most important book, he did so in an accessible style for readers who weren't...

The illustration of complimentary science fiction and Darwinism writing can be found in Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card, War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells, and various short stories, including Greg Bear's Blood Music.