> the article (wrongly in our view) calls Darwin "god-like"
It does not. The exact quote is:
Charles Darwin enjoys a near god-like status among scientists for his theory of evolution.
It's an idiom that does NOT claim Darwin is like an actual god, it's also a statement that I disagree with as not all scientists consider Darwin to hold that status, a good number credit Wallace with the theory, with holding it first, for having better evidence, and Darwin holding the home court advantage being in England and able to present in person to the Royal Society.
> which is why we don't put animals on trial for crimes
You may not but many animals have been put on trial for crimes throughout history.
> Animals lack the "moral consciousness" and dignity that is unique to humans
This is a ridiculous statement! Step on a dog and apologize and it will understand, step on a dog and don't apologize and it will be angry. Animals definitely have a moral code.
> the article (wrongly in our view) calls Darwin "god-like"
It does not. The exact quote is:
It's an idiom that does NOT claim Darwin is like an actual god, it's also a statement that I disagree with as not all scientists consider Darwin to hold that status, a good number credit Wallace with the theory, with holding it first, for having better evidence, and Darwin holding the home court advantage being in England and able to present in person to the Royal Society.> which is why we don't put animals on trial for crimes
You may not but many animals have been put on trial for crimes throughout history.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_trial
> Animals lack the "moral consciousness" and dignity that is unique to humans
Your opinion is noted .. although appears to have been eronously made as if a statement of fact which is debated, as discussed in the article.