One of the hallmarks of democracy is the ability to have free and open debate. It’s what differentiates us from many communist and autocratic societies, where having a different view to the government or ruling body can get you harrassed, imprisoned, and even killed.

But what if there were some topics that even in democratic societies were no longer open for debate, even though the evidence (or lack of it) demands it?

One such topic is within the area of scientific debate, and in particular the debate about the origin of life. It is not widely known, but there have been many prominent, well respected scientists, professors, and teachers across America and around the world, who have been sacked from their jobs because they have held a different world view on the origin of life.

The fact is, that Neo-Darwinian or evolutionary theory does NOT hold all the answers to how life began. Like most theories, it has many gaps in it. And as molecular biologists and scientists discover more and more about the amazing structures of our bodies, particularly inside our cells and DNA, more and more of them are wondering whether it’s even possible that this could come about randomly by chance. Should they lose their job because they are asking those questions? Why is there a suppression of free and open scientific debate? Isn’t that how science develops?

Evolutionary theory contends that life is the result of a random, purposeless process. This theory is often taught in schools as if it is the only plausible scientific explanation of how life originated and developed. But other theories, such as Intelligent Design theory, challenge evolutionary theory but are being suppressed worldwide.

Both are scientific theories, and the debate is therefore legitimate. Why are people being sacked just for asking the question?

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