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What effect did the theory of evolution have on Christian churches?
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The potential impact on Christian churches is demonstrated by the wife of the Bishop of Worcester, "Descended from the apes! My dear, let us hope that it is not true, but if it is, let us pray that it will not become generally known." The theory did become generally known and did have an effect on the churches, no more so than in the United States. It took more than a hundred years before major Christian denominations began to accept the reality of evolution and explain how Christian belief could coexist with evolutionary theory.
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What scientific theory was the subject of the Scopes Trial?
theory of evolution
How is evolution related to other branch of science?
First of all, evolution is not a science. One of the first rules of science is observation, and no one has observed evolution. We have observed gene mutation, yes. Breeding almost any animal will show you variation and mutation. I suppose, to answer your question, evolution is a theory derivative of genetics and biology. But, evolution is a theory, it has no confirmation. It is just a theory.
What is the historical significance of Charles Darwin?
He was the founder of the theory of evolution.
Theory that species can gradually change over time?
evolution
What was wrong with lamarck's theory of evolution'?
His two main concepts, acquired characteristics and a innate " desire " to evolve, were both unsupported by any evidence and were not the way evolution happens. So, Lamarck's " theory " ( in the vulgar sense ) was utterly refuted by the actual evidence and process of evolution.
What religions does not approve the theory of evolution?
Basically fundamentalist non-denomenational christain churches. Also most Islamic churches and some Hindu believers have trouble accepting evolutionary theory.
What is Charles Darwin inventor?
Well he invented the theory of evolution. Some speculation though as to if he denounced his theory before his death and became a Christian.
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 are some of the topics that the theory of evolution has trouble explaining?
Evolution is not a theory it is a fact. Recognised as such by most sensible people and many religions. There are several theories of how and why evolution proceeds "oh ok... im just doing a science assignment on evolution and that's one of the questions we have to cover, although i do go to a christian school"
What was the last scientific theory to challenge the theory of evolution?
No scientific theory ever challenged the theory of evolution.
Has psychology had an impact on the evolution theory?
No. Darwin hoped that evolutionary theory would illuminate psychology. In many areas of psychology it has had no effect at all, unfortunately.
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.
Was Charles Darwin contribution natural science?
Charles Darwin gave the theory of evolution. He he examined earthworms and their effect on soil, he examined human evolution and sexual selection.
Is evolution a theory or hypothesis?
Evolution is an observed and observable fact. The theory of evolution by natural selection explains many things about evolution. The theory generates testable hypothesis, as any good theory does. Remember, theory is the highest concept in science.
What words describe and influence the theory of evolution?
Darwin's theory of evolution was revolutionary.
Complete history of a theory of evolution?
There are many books that describe the theory of evolution. For example, there is a book called Evolution: The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory.
