The Beatles‘ John Lennon took well-known contrarian opinions on politics and religion, particularly Christianity. He also took a contrarian opinion on human evolution. He had plenty to say about why he didn’t believe that humanity evolved from monkeys. John’s views are at odds with modern science.
The Beatles’ John Lennon felt evolution could have gone differently
The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono features an interview from 1980. In it, John brought up the concept of human evolution from apes. “That’s another piece of garbage,” he opined. “What the hell’s it based on? We couldn’t’ve come from anything — fish, maybe, but not monkeys. I don’t believe in the evolution of fish to monkeys to men. Why aren’t monkeys changing into men now?”
“It’s absolutely irrational garbage, as mad as the ones who believe...
The Beatles’ John Lennon felt evolution could have gone differently
The book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono features an interview from 1980. In it, John brought up the concept of human evolution from apes. “That’s another piece of garbage,” he opined. “What the hell’s it based on? We couldn’t’ve come from anything — fish, maybe, but not monkeys. I don’t believe in the evolution of fish to monkeys to men. Why aren’t monkeys changing into men now?”
“It’s absolutely irrational garbage, as mad as the ones who believe...
- 2/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Author: James Kleinmann
Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese was in New York this week to promote his new film Silence. The awards contender tells the story of two Christian missionaries (played by Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) – at a time when Christianity was outlawed and their presence forbidden.
The celebrated director’s 28-year journey to bring Shusaku Endo’s 1966 acclaimed novel to life is released in UK cinemas on New Year’s Day 2017.
HeyUGuys was at the New York press conference, with Martin Scorsese and some of the cast in attendance including Adam Driver, Liam Neeson and Issey Ogata. Here are five things we learned.
1. Scorsese says he’s explored questions about faith throughout his career, back to ‘Mean Streets’ in 1973.
Martin Scorsese: “What true faith is or what true...
Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese was in New York this week to promote his new film Silence. The awards contender tells the story of two Christian missionaries (played by Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) – at a time when Christianity was outlawed and their presence forbidden.
The celebrated director’s 28-year journey to bring Shusaku Endo’s 1966 acclaimed novel to life is released in UK cinemas on New Year’s Day 2017.
HeyUGuys was at the New York press conference, with Martin Scorsese and some of the cast in attendance including Adam Driver, Liam Neeson and Issey Ogata. Here are five things we learned.
1. Scorsese says he’s explored questions about faith throughout his career, back to ‘Mean Streets’ in 1973.
Martin Scorsese: “What true faith is or what true...
- 12/12/2016
- by James Kleinmann
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
derrenbrown.co.uk
Magic isn’t real. We all know that, deep down.
This notion is ferociously challenged the moment you’re in a room with Derren Brown. His magic does not appear in the form of a tux and a top hat, nor will he stupefy you with the unexpected presence of white rabbits. The true splendour of this “mentalist” is his ability to unlock your brain from its pre-conceived banalities and delightfully throw you into a compelling world of the unknown.
The unknown, being your own mind.
“We are all trapped inside our own heads.” Derren announces at the beginning of his new show, Infamous. Sworn to secrecy, we cannot disclose exactly what we witnessed during his performance in Blackpool this month. This was the raw, stripped down Derren Brown - a pure privilege to experience. Throughout the show, he continues to reminds us that everything he is...
Magic isn’t real. We all know that, deep down.
This notion is ferociously challenged the moment you’re in a room with Derren Brown. His magic does not appear in the form of a tux and a top hat, nor will he stupefy you with the unexpected presence of white rabbits. The true splendour of this “mentalist” is his ability to unlock your brain from its pre-conceived banalities and delightfully throw you into a compelling world of the unknown.
The unknown, being your own mind.
“We are all trapped inside our own heads.” Derren announces at the beginning of his new show, Infamous. Sworn to secrecy, we cannot disclose exactly what we witnessed during his performance in Blackpool this month. This was the raw, stripped down Derren Brown - a pure privilege to experience. Throughout the show, he continues to reminds us that everything he is...
- 5/22/2014
- by Nina Cresswell
- Obsessed with Film
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.