Ray Comfort in Hot Water After Publishing Intelligent Design Intro to 'Origin of Species'

Ray Comfort, the world renowned evangelist, author and speaker known for founding Living Waters Publications and The Way of the Master ministries has become the center of controversy after writing a pro Intelligent Design introduction to evolutionist Charles Darwin's work "On the Origin of Species." This special edition of Darwin's book is laced with Biblical arguments refuting evolution and even suggests connections between Darwin's theories, Hitler and racism.

Yesterday, Comfort and Living Waters, along with American actor and evangelist Kirk Cameron of Fireproof fame, distributed over 100,000 copies of "Origin of Species" across the campuses of the nation's top 100 universities. Although Cameron had officially announced the distribution would occur on November 19^th, both he and Comfort were forced to take action early after it was revealed that several students had planned protests against the campaign. In fact, many students planned to "rip out [Comfort's] introduction," according to The Christian Post.

Comfort's special edition has made waves throughout the atheist community, many of who are preparing, along with the rest of the world, to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Darwin's theory of evolution and "Origin of Species" on November 21.

In his official video announcement at the website for Living Waters, Cameron said, "An entire generation is being brainwashed by atheistic evolution without even hearing the alternative and it's radically changing the culture of our nation."

Cameron also notes that Comfort's 50-page introduction includes "the history of evolution, a timeline of Darwin's life, Adolph Hitler's undeniable connection with the theory, Darwin's racism, his disdain for women and Darwin's thoughts on the existence of God." These elements are balanced with scientific viewpoints on God gleaned from the minds of such historical figures as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Copernicus, Bacon, Louis Pasture and Johann Kepler.

"All we want to do is present the opposing and correct view," said Cameron. "These students aren't stupid. They should be given both sides of the argument and [be] allowed to make up their own minds. We think that's healthy."

In a strong rebuttal to Comfort's introduction, the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) responded with this YouTube video entitled "Don't Diss Darwin."

Comfort's most recent book, "Nothing Created Everything," poses strong arguments against evolution, while asserting how many sound, highly esteemed and awarded scientists profess to believe in Intelligent Design.

Speaking on his introduction to "Origin of Species", Comfort said, "The [entire] 304-page publication will be Charles Darwin's every word-not one jot or tittle will be removed." He then asked, "Besides, if they [those opposed] think my arguments have no merit, why are they so upset? They should actually enjoy the fact that I'm spreading more of my idiotic claims that intelligent students will see right through-that way my stupidity will be much more apparent."

According to an official press release at Living Waters, several atheists have already planned an online resistance movement to Comfort's introduction through Richarddawkins.net. Ironically, and quite humorously, Comfort officially dedicated "Nothing Created Everything" to the renowned British atheistic biologist, much to the outrage of countless loyal Dawkins followers and Dawkins himself.

Comfort admits that he has been baffled by the protests and cries of offense voiced by countless atheists in online forums, particularly considering that to date there have been over 140 different editions of On the Origin of Species, many of which contain introductions from various authors' viewpoints.

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