Darwin’s evolution and humanity’s fate

This year will be the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Evolution suggests basically that all living things are related and ultimately descend from a single common ancestor. This revolutionary theory has troubled many throughout history because it challenges the idea of divine creation. As a result countries where religion is important are least accepting of evolution. Seeing how many people in rich countries, America especially, do not embrace evolution despite mounting evidence is hugely disappointing for humanity. If even people who believe themselves to be living in ‘developed’ countries blessed by higher level of education cannot rid themselves of dogma and embrace the more rigorous discoveries of science, the future of humanity will remain at great risk. The survival of our species depends on our ability to adopt to new environments and use our scarce natural resources to survive natural disasters. This will be impossible if we do not realize that humans of all races and beliefs are part of a shared family whose survival depends on adaptation rather than divine intervention. Let us educate, not pray for, our children about who we truly are.