Damned asparagus!

Sorry, where was I? Oh yes.

I was delighted to read that pete says that Darwinism is my presupposition. I don't wish to split hairs here but it most certainly isn't and I have never said so. I have no presupposition on any subject (other than in respect of football, up the Owls!) and would be comfortable to be wrong if evidence led to destroying long held positions. My main comment on Darwin is that it must have been hilarious seeing those who used religion as a tool to control others be in fear of logic for the first time.

And for our regular viewers, here is a quote from a letter in The Times a few months ago. "The country has lost its Christian values. The government must right this wrong." the first sentence reflects a view, possibly right depending on what Christian values are. The writer seems to lament the fact. Again, whatever floats your boat. The second sentence is where a disillusioned chap becomes a potentially dangerous God botherer.

I wonder what Christian values are? If it means helping others, being kind, giving alms, doing good deeds etc, I have to point out they are not Christian values. I try and my mate Ahmed certainly succeeds in my view. That makes them human values. Who was it that said altruism is a trait carried out purely for instinctive survival?

Err.. Darwin anyone?