Comments on: Who Was More Important? Lincoln or Darwin?

By: Gene

Gene — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:53:17 +0000

Defend from Darwinians: When Darwin has complete his theory of evolution, it was not completely logical or reasonable. The term Darwinism is used for those who has followed Darwin’s thought, perspective, or way of thinking on the object, not totally believing evolution theory without fault. Therefore, the contemporary Darwinian establishment is more likely closed to philosophically committed to naturalism as a worldview and modus operandi. Darwinian insist that the natural world is all that can be studied provided all the answers to scientific question in terms of naturalism or materialism. All things must be explained. Darwinian naturalism takes two forms: metaphysical naturalism and methodological naturalism. Metaphysical naturalism stands for the philosophical claim that only material state exist. So, Darwinism denies all supernatural events, spiritual, or immaterial. In that sense, there is logical contradiction. If Darwinism take the way of science and logic, they should not take the presumption of naturalism. It means that Darwinism also cannot explain their theology as well as unproved thought. Therefore, Darwinian neither be right on philosophical position nor proved in scientific way.

By: Johan Mathiesen

Johan Mathiesen — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:17:37 +0000

As pointed out early on, slavery would have ended without Lincoln and evolution “discovered” without Darwin. Neither is important in himself, but both are symbolic of how events turned out.

So, what’s more important, ending slavery or understanding evolution? I don’t know; ask your local slave.

By: Geoff Craven

Geoff Craven — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:36:10 +0000

Darwin. It’s close but no contest.

By: kayleigh Plew

kayleigh Plew — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:07:23 +0000

I think Lincoln and Darwin are Both important becuz i love them and there work i think it’s very important on what they do to me and this country i am from africa but when i moved to the us i found out about lincoln and how he fought for our country but then he got shot in the head it was horrible but then i found out about charles darwin and i found out hes important cause he lived longer.

By: megan knight

megan knight — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:52:54 +0000

i think that sence they where both born on the same day and where really good people and make the world a better place i would have to say that i would vote for both cuz they didnt do know harm and they where both really good people

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Darwin versus Lincoln: Who Won? | Surprising Science — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:32:00 +0000

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By: Margaret Skunca

Margaret Skunca — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:22:04 +0000

You cant compare them they were both great men of history. Apples and Oranges. Scientist and Political figure.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:26:12 +0000

Lincoln, he left his imprint as a man who influenced (and influences) heroism in others. Darwin only left his imprint with his theories, which like all scientific theories develop and become more perfect over time. Heroism, and moral choices (even if he wasn’t perfect) are far more eternal and unchanging.

By: anon

anon — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:39:04 +0000

Darwin.

Lincoln was just a politician.

By: Anon

Anon — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:55:52 +0000

Lincoln.

Darwin was just a theorist.

By: Julie Mooney

Julie Mooney — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:56:29 +0000

Since brevity it the soul of wit, my vote is for Lincoln. He united a country and saved the Union. Darwin? Theories don’t match facts and acts for importance and relevance. Since we allegedly came from apes, why are there still apes? Or are they future mankind just waiting in the wings to evolve? *L* Sorry, couldn’t resist.

By: Don

Don — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:25:22 +0000

This should be a no-brainer, Lincoln was an actual politician who made incredible and inspiring contributions to our country and the world. Had Darwin been an actual scientist using rigorous research design instead of an artist who drew pictures of what he saw, he may have never written The Origin of the Species. He would have discovered that the differences in the finches on the different Islands was due to temporary drought conditions. Once the drought was over the bigger, stronger beaks of the drought-inflicted birds returned to being the same as the others. Over 150 years later, scientists still confirm that not a single finch has hatched anything other than more finches. The fossil record shows the same thing. Go figure.

By: guy ramsbottom

guy ramsbottom — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:10:22 +0000

I do not think there should be any doubt that Darwin had the larger impact. Although Lincoln was a definitive person in US history his world impact was not so great. His ideas were great but not original. Slavery was banned in the British Isles two years before he was even born followed by a complete ban throughout the British Empire whilst Lincoln was still in his late twenties. In point of fact Lincoln actually stated that his hero was William Wilberforce, a man who started to petition for the end of slavery way back in the 1700′s. A great man no doubt, but not the first in his thinking or actions.

The impact of Darwin is only just gaining momentum. Where it takes us could be anyones guess.

By: Wayne Franczak

Wayne Franczak — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:40:44 +0000

Even without Lincoln, the American nation would have, most likely, survived its’ civil war. However, his adroit handling of the presidency, errors withstanding, set the standard for what the American character should-and ultimately will be.

By: Gene Torisky

Gene Torisky — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:33:19 +0000

I’d say the jury is still out on the long-term impacts of Darwinism–or should I say certain misunderstandings thereof? If humanity can avoid the temptations of genetic determinism and social Darwinism, then I’d say widespread acceptance of Darwin’s theory of evolution could do for the planet what Lincoln’s Civil War leadership did for the USA.