In 1859, a time when literal interpretation of the Bible was common practice, a book was published that could potentially lower society's understanding of what was real and summarized a theory that humans slowly evolved from a primitive form, commonly called the Theory of Evolution. (Kennedy Pg.572) The book entitled On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life was written by an English naturalist and geologist, Charles Darwin, and overcame rejection scientific that previous similar theories had had to face. Before its publication during the Protestant Reformation, Darwin undertook a five-year voyage on HMS Beagle in the company of Captain Robert FitzRoy and kept a diary of his experiences which would later be used as the basis of his book. The immediate importance of the book was enormous for reasons such as the international debate, the impact on the scientific community, the political and global effects and, above all, the religious attitude with which it was received. These were all very significant implications, however, Darwin's dismantling of the church and creation of Darwinism would cause a struggle between religion and science for centuries to come. Although many other scientific illustrations of his same idea have been written, Darwin's book On the Origin of Species laid the foundations of evolutionary biology. Charles Darwin (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) attended medical school at the University of Edinburgh, the best medical school in the UK at the time, but neglected his studies because he thought the lectures were boring and l 'distressing surgical learning. His father was disappointed and angered that he had neglected...... middle of paper ...... fortunately, despite scientific evidence and evidence, a religion-based political controversy has grown in the United States over how l Evolution is taught in schools. Even today, the effects of Darwin's writings continue to live in the minds of wonderful people and scientists who continue to prove and further develop his theory of evolution by supporting the important significance of this event. Works Cited PrimaryNewman, John H. Letter to Fellow Priest. 1868. Print.Darwin, Charles. The origin of species. 6th ed. Chapter 7 Murray, 1872.The Bumblebee Author unknown. “A venerable orangutan.” Cartoon.. Magazine. 1871.SecondaryCohen, Lizabeth and Thomas A. Baily. “Darwin upsets the Churches”. The American competition. By David M. Kennedy. 12th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2002./572+.Endean, Jon. "Charles Darwin and his impact." (2009). Rpt. In the rice standard.