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Typically, Christians do not oppose evolutionary theory. Many Christians are able to combine acceptance of scientific theories with a belief in the unique and divinely determined purpose of Mankind.
There is however a subset of Christianity, and of other religions as well, adhering to the notion of creationism. Creationism holds that Mankind is not just special, but was specially created, in its current form, separate from all other lifeforms. This belief is largely based on a literal interpretation of the relevant scriptures on which their doctrine is based. These creationists oppose evolutionary theory because itcontradicts that notion of special creation.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe reason Jewish and Christian believers condemn evolution is that evolution is not supported or taught anywhere in The Bible. But the Bible states at the very start: "In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth."
The Bible also clearly states in Numbers 23:19, "God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?"
Why would God need to lie, who is he trying to impress?
For if the account of creation is not true and cannot be trusted then it is a lie,
and if it is a lie how can we trust any of the other things that it says.
Other things like the statements by Christ himself in John 14:6: Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
The evangelist Charles Templeton had this very conversation with Billy Graham regarding evolution. Charles Templeton understood that if you cannot trust the start of the book,
then how can you trust the rest of the book or it's author, God.
Charles Templeton then walked away from his prior faith in God.
Charles Templeton was at least intellectually honest.
Later we read in Hebrews 11:6, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him."
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∙ 8y agoSome do; some don't. The main issue is that Evolution is most often thought of as going together with Atheism. Though one can claim to believe in Divinely-guided evolution, this is usually not the case. The general paradigm in which Evolution is taught, is one of mere random events.Many think that science, and specifically Evolution, have proved that there is no God.
Those wishing to look for further material may find these links useful:See also:
Is there evidence against Evolution?
God's wisdom seen in His creations
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∙ 8y agoReligious people may be confident in their own beliefs, but some fear that awareness of evolution will undermine the faith of others. They believe it is better to condemn Darwin's theory than to have people drift away from the faith.
Of course, a great many religious people have no issue with the Theory of Evolution. Whether or not they think the Theory is true in all respects, they remain confident that religion is based on fact.
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Did everyone believe in what Charles Darwin believed?
Not at all. There are many people today that disbelieve any theory of evolution, not just Darwins.
What does it mean when religious people refer to Darwinism?
It refers to the belief in Evolution. See also:What do religious people answer to Darwinism?
Why do religious people condemn New Age?
Those that do, probably think that some of the beliefs against their religious beliefs - for example, anti-Christian, or anti-whatever.
Which do religious people condemn most of all magic or science?
Most religious people today are not intolerant in the way the Church was in medieval times. So, it can be a false stereotype to attribute intolerance of condemnation to the great majority of religious people of any faith. Those who do harbour such feelings are more likely to condemn magic and occult practices, including the use of oija boards, than science.
List of reasons why evolution is true?
There is strong evolutionary evidence by people such as Darwin.There is evidence in our biological structures ie: bones and DNA in particular.Although evolution (the theory) is debated there is very strong evidence (look at Darwins books and research)
Who made cattles?
God. Or for you anti-religious people, the process of Evolution.
Why do religious people hate Charles Darwin?
Not all religious people hate Charles Darwin. Some religious individuals may disagree with his theory of evolution because they believe it contradicts their religious beliefs about the origins of life. However, many individuals are able to reconcile their religious beliefs with the scientific theory of evolution.
Why do most people accept evolution in linguistics but not in biology?
Generally, religious reasons. That simple.
With The Words Meaning Wise And Knowing So Much Knowledge Are Those Some Of The Reasons Why Religious People Condemn Wizards And Witches?
No. Religious people are against wizardry and witchery because the Torah (Deuteronomy 18) tells them to be. God knows what's proper and what is forbidden.And please lose the over-use of capital letters.
Why do people deny the proof of evolution?
Most people who do so, do so for personal and ideological reasons, such as religious beliefs.
Why do religious people condemn druids?
Various Roman histories state that the Druids were pagans that practiced divination, human sacrifice, sorcery, and possibly occasional cannibalism. To the extent that these records are accurate, they would mean that the above Druidic practices were contrary to Judeo-Christian values.
Is ''damn'' a swear word?
No, it's not a swear word, but it was originated from a curse. Damn is from the word condemn, where if someone said something like "may God condemn you" in a religious country or region, the people in that region would be able to kill you, and no unjustice was found.
