The mere fact that so many who espouse such far-right views and beliefs still exist in this society is incarnate proof that Darwin's theories apply solely to biological processes and not to processes of the spirit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The persistence of far‑right views shows that Darwinian evolution applies only to biology, not to spiritual development.
- In plain terms
- Far‑right beliefs survive, proving evolution works for biology, not spirit.
- What can you take from it?
- Spiritual growth may not follow biological evolutionary rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives the persistence of extreme ideologies?
- Can spiritual growth be measured?
Another view
It conflates biological evolution with cultural change, which are distinct.
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