Re: Darwin in a Fish Decal

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Hmmm...I'm also a Christian, but it never occurred to me that this usage was
related in any way to the Christian fish symbol. I simply thought it was a
comment on evolution -- the movement from sea to land.

Trish Clay
pclay@whsun1.wh.whoi.edu

TOM LOVE wrote:

> I'd be interested in people's reactions/reflections on the appropriation
> of this meaningful Christian symbol. No flames, please. As a Christian
> anthropologist, I'm partly amused by this, partly offended by the
> misappropriation of a meaningful symbol, and fascinated by the
> social/cultural/political dynamics involved. Cheers.
>
> On Mon, 15 May 1995, ERIC SILVERMAN wrote:
>
> > Does anybody know where you can purchase the bomber stickers (and metal
> > car plates) that depict a fish, with feet, and say Darwin in it?
> >
> > When you live where I do, it is the perfect automotive ornament!

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