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Why do some people not accept evolution?

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Some people believe that evolution goes against their religion and choose not to accept the scientific notion.

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Generally, religious reasons. That simple.


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Why is it that there seems to be no religious people who can read Genesis in Hebrew who don't accept evolution?

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What would be the effect if the church accept the ideas of the scientist that man is product of evolution?

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What do scientists think about the theory of evolution?

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