A welcome environment for discussion, which makes some of the discussions on both Compuserve and the Evolution reflector look rather childish. Julian Huxley a good example of one who held that position. Ruse considers the position absurd. Ruse does not. Ruse is quite unconvinced by Daniel Dennett's arguments on dualism.
Evolution is a scientific theory with a metaphysical component.
As are all scientific theories. He does not agree with this. Evolution theory HAS functioned as a secular religion. Ruse spoke to this, but my notes are unclear on this point. My grounds are connected to the problem of evil.