This "Darwin was a Christian" meme crops up all over the place, usually for honest reasons (though not when it's coupled with "and he renounced evolution on his deathbed!"). But how true is it? There are some notes on the subject here:
Was Darwin a Christian?(Warning: kooky site)
It seems he started devoutly Christian, but gradually lost his faith as he learned more about how the world works. Note in particular this statement:
"I am sorry to have to inform you that I do not believe in the Bible as a divine revelation, & therefore not in Jesus Christ as the Son of God."That seems pretty unambiguous, to me. There are, of course, many biologists who are Christians, but I think you're on shaky ground if you claim that Darwin was one.
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