Darwin's influences

I think Alfred Russel Wallace had the most influence over Darwin’s development of his theory of natural selection. Wallace is best known for coming up with the theory of evolution through Natural Selection. Wallace’s idea of evolution occurring through the action of natural selection is the primary source of evolution. In his work Wallace realized that species that were more equipped for survival in a particular environment tended to pass on similar traits to their offspring, thus resulting in that species genetic superiority until natural selection occurred again. I don’t think Darwin could have developed his theory of natural selection without the influence of Alfred Russell Wallace because it was Wallace who helped Darwin study species from other parts of the world which was critical in understanding natural selection processes in extremely different climates and environments around the globe. The attitude of the church didn’t affect Darwin or the publication of his book all that much. There were comments made in the press that caused some rage in Darwin but overall his years of research and support from other scientist along with a host of optimistic religious leaders, Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection had changed the way people looked at religion before, the release of his book.   

Evolution is Real!

Do you believe in evolution is like asking someone do they believe in god, and guess what most people do believe in god. Whether you say you do or don't believe you still believe in something, true or false. I believe that if the theory of evolution can be supported with just one piece of evidence, that is a sufficient amount of proof to declare that all living things have or can evolve.