Many are also of the impression that the evolutionary theory is a relatively new one, but this is not the case and it dates back to before Christ. Empedocles (495-435 B.C.) was the father and original proponent of the evolution theory, followed by advocates such as Democritus (460-370 B.C. ), Epicurus (342-270 B.C.), Lucretius (98-55 B.C.), Abubacer (1107-1185 A.D.), Bruno (1548-1600), Buffon (1707-1788), Helvetius (1715-1771), Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802), Lamarck (1744-1829), Goethe (1749-1832), Lyell (1797-1875), Charles Darwin (1809-1882) and many others.
Lets look at a few of these men and their agendas in life. (Epicurus) His idea was to explain everything mechanistically avoiding direct causes by God, was a reason that he was considered as an atheist, and was also the founder of epicureanism, Bruno He was an occultist believed in extra terrestrial life, was considered heretic and burned at the stake in 1600. All of these men had one thing in common, a disbelief in God as the creator, and often made public statements renouncing God or placing Him below mans own abilities, many embraced the ideas of a unified religion (atheism) working toward a better more peaceful future. Now if we look closer we will find that evolution is the accepted origin doctrine of atheism, and herein lies the problem. These guys were tame in comparison to current day counterparts as you will see in my next blog.
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