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What was the reaction from the church to the theory of evolution?
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∙ 12y ago
Initially it wasn't so bad. It took a while for the repurcussions to set in. Many liberal clergy did not see it as being incompatible with their faith because in reality is is not. The church wasn't so terribly dead set against it until the early mid 1900s. The scopes monkey trial was an isolated event. It wasn't until 1950 when the catholic church even commented on it. They didn't say much. And to this day, the pope supports evolution. Resistance has only come from the extreme evangelical conservative christian right that roots back to around 1960 when the modern birth of creationism took place. Since then, the evangelical right often try to make Christianity and evolution incompatible.
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Which theory did the Church of England react against?
Theory of evolution
Who took a stance against evolution theory?
The Church
Does the current pope believe in evolution?
I am uncertain of what the current pope specifically "believes" regarding the current Theory of Evolution, but what I can say is that the Theory of Evolution poses no challenge to the Catholic Faith. I can say that the current pope, whatever he personally believes regarding the Theory of Evolution would say that the current theory of evolution poses no challenge to the Catholic Faith. Because the Theory of Evolution is a Scientific Claim, and not a theological claim, the Church cannot make a judgment as to the truth or falsity of the Theory. Matters pertaining to Science are outside the purview of the judgment of the Church, because the Church was not established to discover Scientific Truth.
How did the Church feel about Charles Darwin?
The church opposed his views. The church said that god created everything as they are now. Darwin believed in evolution. Evolution, by the way, is the scientific theory that everything adapts to fit its environment.
Was Charles Darwin kicked out of church?
Charles Darwin laid the basis for the theory of evolution. Although he was vehemently attacked by the Church, there is no record that suggests that he was excommunicated.
What is the difference between the theory of language and evolution?
Theory of evolution refers to animals and plants evolution along the time. Language evolution is another issue, not entirely related to the theory of evolution. It follows the theory of evolution on some way but it is related to culture evolution, not to the physical attributes evolution.
What is a gas-evolution reaction?
A gas-evolution reaction is a reaction that results in the formation of a gas.
Which constitutional was called into question when some state governments outlawed teaching the theory of evolution?
separation of church and state
Who developed the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin is attributed with the theory of evolution. He initially applied it to plants and animals, but later others extended it to include humans (something that went against church doctrine).
What was the last scientific theory to challenge the theory of evolution?
No scientific theory ever challenged the theory of evolution.
What cell theory contradicts evolution?
No theory contradicts evolution. Evolution is the basepoint of all Biology.
What was Einstein's theory on evolution?
He's not known for a theory of evolution. Darwin is.
