Shakespeare

The word evolution, in its purest form, merely denotes a process of improvement. Of course, individuals can evolve, moving from a relatively undeveloped state to one of greater sophistication or complexity. The all-important question is, whether or not the process is self-willed. There have been throughout history two camps of antagonists -- one that sought to elevate man by increasing his liberty, encouraging the virtuous exercise of his free will, and affirming the existence of …showed first 75 words of 485 total…

…showed last 75 words of 485 total…to be ours. All about us we see those who refuse to let go of this sensual world, those who have dropped anchor in Sodom when they might have sailed to Byzantium. As they exercise their wills, as we exercise ours, we know without the benefit of fossil records that the fittest on this earth will not survive and that salvation of the faithful, through a supernatural selection, is the only true principle of life.