Didn't Darwin recant of his Theory of Evolution on his deathbed and embrace Christianity?
No, he didn't.
This story was invented by a certain Lady Hope, who was an evangelical Christian and shameless liar. Her account was denied by Darwin's own daughter, Henrietta, a devout Christian, who was with her father throughout his final illness.
For more on this subject, please see the Lady Hope Story (Talk Origins website).
Friday, 25th July, 2008
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