Originally Posted by Russ T
"Evolutionism is a fairy tale for grown-ups."

—Bounoure, Le Monde Et La Vie (October 1963) [Director of Research at the National center of Scientific Research in France].


I'm sorry but I can't help noticing things like this and then not stop myself from chiming in (further).

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, by Suzanna Clark is a fairy tale for grown-ups, whereas the Harry Potter series is geared more for children and adolescents. The Chosen, by Ricardo Pinto is a fairy tale for grown-ups. The Chronicles of Amber, by Roger Zelazny is a fairy tale for grown-ups.

All of the aforementioned titles are both fiction and contain an element of magic, they are also written for adults each and every one. This is what a fairy tale for grown-ups is. Evolution is a branch of science and as such makes no attempt to cater to people's imagination. As an avid reader of fiction and as someone with a great interest in fairy tales and folk lore I can say with some certainty that evolution, whether true or otherwise, definitely cannot fall under the category of fairy tales. I know what fairy tales for grown-ups are - I read them aplenty - and evolution is not it.

Ugh. Phew! That was frustrating...