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Misunderstanding Dawkins
November 11, 2006 by Anonymous, 3 years 2 weeks ago
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I think you have misunderstood Dawkins' use of the theory evolution, and the role of "faith" in his argument.
I don't get the impression that Dawkins directly rejects the general concept of "faith," but, more importantly, discusses the differences between scientific/rational thinking (which is dynamic and allows for revision with the progression of time bringing us closer to the truth) and the unhealthy, destructive and irrational religious thinking (which is static, governed by interpretation of the bible, and contains predetermined truths). Dawkins use of the theory of evolution in that discussion was not to address the general issue of "faith", but to demonstrate the progressive nature in the scientific method.
I also fail to understand how you think Dawkins contradicts himself. Just because Dawkins criticizes educational institutions for avoiding addressing the theory of evolution, you cannot assume that Dawkins wants ONLY evolution taught in schools. His main concern is that religion and its irrational way of justifying itself should not be imposed on young impressionable minds that would continue the unhealthy system of thinking behind religion.