Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin was born in England to a Christian family on February 12, 1809. He was a significant figure in the development of the theory of evolution. After touring the Galapagos Islands and studying the animals that lived there, he came up with his theory of natural selection and published ''The Origin of Species'' in 1859.

While often revered (some might say worshipped) by evolutionists as "the father of modern biology," Darwin himself was aware that his work was not scientific. In a letter to Asa Gray, Harvard biology professor, he wrote "I am quite conscious that my speculations run quite beyond the bounds of true science."[1] There are rumors that he recanted his theory on his deathbed, begging the forgiveness of God, but this story is unproven.