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Cause and Effect

“The acceptance of evolution is responsible for the degeneration of morals in society,” said gospel preacher Mac Deever. “People are shooting at each other on the highway. Kids are being taught that they came from dirt. There is no accountability; they say, ‘I’m just a product of evolutionary theory. Evolution made me what I am, can’t help it.’”

Yes, indeed, one does hear that a lot these days.

UPDATE: The preacher’s take on evolution is more ironic than I appreciated; see the Curmudgeonly Clerk for more.

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