Yes, nineteenth century Western intellectuals were so enlightened and steeped in their lack of repentance and foolish pride that they very much wanted the Bible and all it stands for to be swiftly brushed away.
How true this is, great link, thanks!
Sedimentary rocks the world over cry out for a means to explain their globe covering deposition which we witness today. Of all generations of mankind, with all we know today, we have the least excuse for not recognizing the Divine Hand in our origins.
Rom 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even, his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: