Survival of the fittest theory of creationism
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ISTANBUL – Harun Yahya, a pseudonym for known creationist cult leader Adnan Oktar, has offered YTL 50,000 for the best “scientific” article disproving the theory of evolution.
Oktar, who has written over 200 books trying to prove Darwinism is the biggest enemy of humankind and that the theory of evolution is false, has appeared recently in Western media after having famous scientist Richard Dawkins's Web site banned in Turkey by court decision, after complaining that its atheist content was blasphemous. He also succeeded in shutting down daily Vatan’s Web site because a viewer’s comment was deemed insulting to his person.
Science research foundation
The contest is organized by the Science Research Foundation, which holds conferences and seminars in line with Oktar’s anti-evolutionist opinions. Everyone is invited to participate but only the first 1,000 articles sent by May 19, 2009, will be judged.
The organizers say in the second stage scientists will assess the articles and 100 contestants will be invited to participate in an 80-question test. The winner will receive YTL 50,000.
According to the Harun Yahya’s Web site, the aim of the contest is “to inform the youth about the topic of Darwinism, which has damaged humanity, and to warn them about this scientific fraud.”