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No - it was officially ruled to be compatible with Roman Catholic doctrine in 1950, by Pope Pius XII in the encyclical Humani Generis.
as stated above (no). this is possible because though The Bible says the world was created in seven days, we do not know how long gods seven days were. they could be centuries, millions of years, or entire evolutionary periods. also, the writers of the bible knew not about science and how the universe came about. we have a pretty good idea about it today. to them, they needed a story. and God did create everything, but not in a mere seven days. animals slowly evolved into humans, and plants evolved also. But the Bible is more for use of metaphorical interpretation. Like the parables, it have a message between the lines that many people do not understand. They become frustrated and turn angry at God, because they have misread he messages. So the bottom line is that the Bible is compatible with modern science, and God wants us to explore this universe he has created for us.
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Do they teach the evolution theory in Catholic Schools?
Yes
Why is theistic evolution a widely accepted theory?
Technically, theistic evolution isn't a theory. It's a religious belief. It's a belief that's widely held because many people feel that accepting the scientific theory of evolution does not conflict with their theistic beliefs.
The belief that life is a competitive struggle in which only the fittest survive?
To pit it in a more accurate form; the theory of evolution by natural selection. Not a belief, a theory in the scientific sense.
Is evolution the scientific belief?
Yes, evolutionary theory is the scientific explanation for life's diversity.
Why is Evolution taken as fact rather than theory versus Biblical Creation?
evolution can be proven that is why it is a fact, The biblical creation is a belief and not proven.
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.
Is it true that only atheists accept the theory of evolution?
No. Many theists, including Christians, believe that evolution occurred. Belief in some sort of god and belief in evolution are not mutually exclusive. Some even believe evolution was guided by some divine entity such as God.
During the 1920s fundamentalists gained attention for their belief in what?
In the 1920's the Fundamentalists gained attention for their belief in the repeal of the theory of evolution. There were movements banning the teaching of evolution in the classroom. Fundamentalists led this movement.
What religion are you if you believe in the evolution theory?
Evolutionary theory is a scientific theory, and stands separate from any religious belief, just like one does not have to have or lack any particular religious belief in order to accept gravity or general relativity.
Is the Darwin theory of evolution true?
We don't use the word "true" to describe scientific theories. They either fit the facts or they do not. Darwin's theory of evolution fits most of the observed facts, and does so beautifully. A theory is useful if it makes successful predictions. Darwin's theory has absolutely zero to do with belief in God. The Catholic Church does not hate God, yet endorses the view that evolution has occurred in much the way Charles Darwin described. Is there a scientific theory that better explains the evidence from paleontology, geology, anatomy, and molecular biology? No. Therefore, we provisionally accept the theory of evolution as an accurate depiction of the origin of species. Again, this has nothing to do with whether or not God exists and/or loves you. Evolution is wrong. God is true.
Why is Darwin a significant person?
Darwin is significant for his theory of evolution through natural selection, which revolutionized our understanding of the development of life on Earth. His work laid the foundation for modern biology and has had a profound impact on fields ranging from genetics to anthropology. Darwin's ideas continue to influence scientific research and contribute to our understanding of the diversity of life.
How many people believe in the theory of evolution?
When the evolutionary theory was first proposed, people didn't believe it. Often, religion and evolution contradict themselves and even today, there are many people who favor creationism over evolution.
