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Darwin's long argument is won

11 November 2009

“THIS whole volume is one long argument.” That was among Charles Darwin’s concluding comments in arguably the most revolutionary science book of all, The Origin of Species.

In the 150 years since its publication, The Origin has been subjected to intense argument, not all of it edifying. Opponents of evolution often make the ludicrous claim that the book is treated like a bible, a sacred text of science.

That is why copies of Darwin’s great work, adulterated with a creationist introduction, are . This is part of the same disinformation campaign that…

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