My religious convictions and scientific views cannot at present be more specifically defined than as those of a believer in creative evolution. I desire that no public monument or work of art or inscription or sermon or ritual service commemorating me shall suggest that I accepted the tenets peculiar to any established church or denomination nor take the form of a cross or any other instrument of torture or symbol of blood sacr . George Bernard Shaw
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Charles Darwin was a strong believer in the power of evolution. He believed that species are forced to evolve over time. Consider the strength of the gorilla, for example. To maintain its strength, it must eat large amounts of food, which often leads to its becoming overweight.

This leads to health problems and eventually death. How long can a species survive if it does not evolve? The same question can be asked about mankind. As long as man follows an unchanging diet of the same food, the same lifestyle, and the same way of life, he will not evolve into a species that is stronger or more advanced.

The key word here is “creative.” Evolution happens only when there is change in species, not everyone who has evolved remains in control of his actions or actions are controlled by him.

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