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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.
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How many Christians believe in evolution?
A:Outside the United States of America and perhaps Africa, nearly all Christians believe in evolution, although they would not necessarily claim to understand the theory. In the United States, around 40 per cent of Christians believe evolution is true.
Can Christians believe in evolution and the big bang?
Yes.
Can one believe that God intended evolution and thus believe in both?
You can believe in whatever you want to believe, anything that you think is true. There are no limits on belief and you're free to think of anything you want to think. The belief that God created the process of evolution is actually a slightly popular concept and accepted by many Christians.
You do not want to change though you believe in evolution?
I do not ' believe ' in evolution, but I am convinced by the evidence.
Creation of Christianity?
christians believe that god made the universe,life and everything! evolution says that everything happened on accident. christians believe that god made the universe,life and everything! evolution says that everything happened on accident.
Do Christians not believe in the theory of evolution?
They do not belive in the theory of evolution beacuse it contradicts the bible's idea that the human race was created in 6 days.
Do Christians believe in evolution?
Christians believe the creation of GOD and evolutionists don't believe God, they accept the theory of Darwin. Actually, Christians do NOT believe in evolution. They believe that God created the Earth and everything in it, including man, which thus makes them NOT believe in evolution. You can't be a Christian and believe in evolution. People who say they are Christians but believe in evolution and not true Christians if they won't accept that God created the world and everything in. Most Christian are Liberal or Combanation Christians so do not take the Creation stories as being the way it happen just that God created the world and everything in it and the humans have a special place in creation, however can believe that evolution is the way God did it as well as the Big Bang. Also when the creation stories in Genesis were written people did not have an understanding of science and so could not understand evolution even if it was explained to them as they had no scientific understanding so a way had to be given to them to explain the most important things about Creation God did it and humans have a special place. This is why it is the way it is and God does have a guiding hand in evolution but evolution does happen the Catholic Church says you can believe in evolution but warns people not to abuse evolution to do evil like the Nazis did. Proper Christians don't believe evolution. evolution is the process of a DNA strand adding genetic information to better suit an environment However some Christians such as me believe in the process natural selection which excludes evolution. natural selection has it that in the beginning there were only several species of each animal, and then the different species mate they produce different sorts of offsprings depending on their genetic material. thus the explanation as to how every kind of animal could have one day boarded Noahs ark without causing it to explode. Some modem Christians do now believe in evolution. Perhaps the "6 days" the earth was made in was over thousands of years, and it was Gods happening along with the rest of science. It's unfair to say you are not a true Christian if you believe evolution. Creationists on the other hand are trying to bend the bible around science to suit. Which may not be correct to interprete the bible in that sense as this wasent writen to abide by the laws of science.
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.
Why do christians believe in a good after life?
Christians believe in a good afterlife because it's described in the scriptures they believe in. Most Christians believe in the Bible--you might want to start there. If you want more, you can also try the Book of Mormon, which the Latter-Day Saints and a few others believe is another testament of Christ.
What do you call christians that believe in evolution?
I would call them false Christians. In Genesis it clearly states that God created everything. It does NOT say that God "started the Big Bang." With the Bible, you either believe all of it or none of it. You can't pick and choose what you believe and what you don't believe. There are no grey areas.
Do Christians believe in after death reincarnation or in heaven?
Christians do not believe in reincarnation. Christians believe in Heaven.
Do you have to reject evolution to be a Christian?
I am not a Christian myself, but I don't think so. It is my understanding that some Christian groups (denominations) reject evolution, others not. While evolution is not supported in the Bible, it is more a matter of belief as it is not considered a sin to believe in evolution.Another Answer:IMO, yes you must as evolution teaches that God did not Create all as His Word the Bible tells us He did. Is God a liar? I don't think so. Is there any truth in evolution - perhaps on a micro-level but definitely no proofs on the macro-level even after all these years. Creation requires a Creator and Laws like 'biogenises, thermodynamics' cannot be said to be wrong and evolution only right. Laws require a lawgiver.No. Quite a few Christians believe in evolution. Though the Bible says God created the world, it is what we should believe and as Christians many of us do. But some find it difficult to accept this. It does not mean you are not a Christian. Also, many Christians believe in Macro-evolution. Which is like when tadpoles evolve into frogs.
