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He was concerned about how the book would be received in all quarters, both public and private. But it was the feelings of his wife who mattered most to him - by far.Just remembered that I read that the reason why he delayed publishing his book was because he was afraid of the attacks he would receive, including physical.
I called him a 'reluctant sceptic' and I really think that describes him well. He didn't set out to undermine God, he was a naturalist. When he began he in no way expected his studies to conflict with his faith. However, he wasn't stupid and he realised the implications of what he was about to publish.I understand his psychology a little better now which ultimately led him to the theory of evolutio
For Darwin (like myself and many others) the theory of evolution was not incompatible with faith in God, although it he knew it was incompatible with certain creation accounts.
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