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How compatible is evolution to the Christian faith?
Many people think that evolution is very compatible to the Christain faith, but if you think about it, it isn't. The Bible never talks about evolution. It clearly states that God created the heavens and the earth, and the book of Genesis tells us about everything he created.
Can someone accept the theory of evolution and still believe in the creator?
Absolutely. There aren't many scientists today that do not accept the theory of evolution, but yet many, many of them are religious.The group of people 'claiming' that evolution cannot coexist with religion are religious fanatics & evolutionist devotee's. Do not mind them.
Is Christianity opposed to Evolution?
Christianity is much more reliable than evolution, as if you think about it, your either created by an almighty being or morphed into a random human with no purpose. Also much more evidence is found the support the creation idea.
Belief in the creator with no present influence on life?
faith???
What has the author Davidheiser written?
Davidheiser has written: 'Evolution and Christian faith' -- subject(s): Bible and evolution, Evolution
Do Methodists believe in evolution?
In 2008 the United Methodist Church made 3 major statements strongly in favor of Theistic Evolution. Most Methodists would identify with this position saying that evolution in and of itself does not conflict with theology. So yes, The Methodist Church does believe in evolution and is NOT considered to be fundamentalist or creationist.
Why are Catholics and Christians against the teaching of the evolution theory in schools?
It is not true that most Christians, Catholics in particular, are against the teaching of evolution in schools. It is only a Christian minority that opposes the teaching of evolution in schoolsThe position of the Catholic Church is: Pope Pius XIIstated in his encyclical Humani Generis (1950) that there was no opposition between evolution and the doctrine of the faith and that he considered the doctrine of "evolutionism" a serious hypothesis, worthy of investigation and in-depth study equal to that of the opposing hypothesis; Pope John Paul II, in an address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (1996), said that new knowledge has led to the recognition of the theory of evolution as more than a hypothesis; Pope Benedict has refused to endorse "intelligent design" theories, instead backing "theistic evolution" which considers that God created life through evolution with no clash between religion and science.The position of another major Christian denomination, the Episcopal Church, is: The Episcopal Church has said that the theory of evolution does not conflict with Christian faith. In 2006, the General Convention affirmed, via Resolution A129, that God is creator and added that "the theory of evolution provides a fruitful and unifying scientific explanation for the emergence of life on earth, that many theological interpretations of origins can readily embrace an evolutionary outlook, and that an acceptance of evolution is entirely compatible with an authentic and living Christian faith." The Church specifically encourages the teaching of all topics supported by the consensus of scientists, including evolution, in all schools.
How can evolution and creationists theories work together?
Evolution and creationist theories can coexist if one views the creation story as a metaphorical or symbolic explanation of the origins of life, while accepting the scientific evidence supporting evolutionary theory as the mechanism through which life has developed and diversified over time. This perspective allows for a reconciliation between faith-based beliefs and scientific understanding of the natural world.
How does it require faith to believe in evolution?
Evolution doesn't require faith. Faith is confidence or trust in a person, thing, deity, or in the doctrines or teachings of a religion. It is also belief that is not based on proof. - Dictionary.com But theory of evolution. A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of knowledge that has been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. - National Academy of Sciences.
What is the evolution Christians do not want to believe?
There isn't an "evolution Christians don't want to believe", because many Christians really do accept, or believe, Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. This is demonstrated by the positions of some of the main Christian denominations:The position of the Catholic Church:Pope Pius XII stated in his encyclical Humani Generis (1950) that there was no opposition between evolution and the doctrine of the faith and that he considered the doctrine of "evolutionism" a serious hypothesis, worthy of investigation and in-depth study equal to that of the opposing hypothesis; Pope John Paul II, in an address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (1996), said that new knowledge has led to the recognition of the theory of evolution as more than a hypothesis; Pope Benedict has refused to endorse "intelligent design" theories, instead backing "theistic evolution" which considers that God created life through evolution with no clash between religion and science.The position of the Episcopal Church:The Episcopal Church has said that the theory of evolution does not conflict with Christian faith. In 2006, the General Convention affirmed, via Resolution A129, that God is creator and added that "the theory of evolution provides a fruitful and unifying scientific explanation for the emergence of life on earth, that many theological interpretations of origins can readily embrace an evolutionary outlook, and that an acceptance of evolution is entirely compatible with an authentic and living Christian faith."The Church of England is considering the possibility of apologising posthumously to Darwin, for its earlier condemnation of his theory.The major Churches now accept modern science as fact, entirely consistent with their religious teachings. There is no longer a clear divide, with science expounding evolution of species, and Christians refusing to accept the evidence of evolution.
What is faith in almighty god?
Monotheism; Christianity is the prominent example of a faith that believes is an almighty Creator God.
Who is followed in the Muslims faith?
Allah is followed and believed to be the creator of everything.
