Is the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin correct?

Answer 1

No! Darwin theory states that we evolved from single celled organisms that came from the ocean. The definition of evolve is: To develop or change gradually. The only reason that a species evolves is to adapt to a changing environment. So since there are still single celled organisms in the ocean and they are thriving I find it hard to believe that Darwin's theory is correct. As far as new science discoveries go to prove Darwin's theory that we evolved from these organisms there has been no proof. Yes they can prove that certain species of turtles have evolved, but that is only because they had to adapt. There are so many "gray" areas that science cannot explain. Kinda seems like proof of a greater power don't you think? But then that's my opinion. :-)

Answer

Yes, if you mean, is the Theory of Evolution or Modern Evolutionary Synthesis correct, then yes it is correct. If you mean is Darwin's theory of Natural Selection correct, then yes it is correct. There is much evidence in support of Evolution, from evolving bacteria in laboratories to the fossil record, to the homology of DNA across all life. Science is like prophecy, feeling in the blackness of unknowing for an answer. And science can find answers, really find answers by the scientific method of actually testing hypotheses. Science can never prove anything, only accumulate support and years of non-refutation for a hypothesis. In the case of Evolution, the support and non-refutation are all there and the hypothesis has been promoted to a theory. In the world of 'feeling in the blackness', Darwin predicted that humans arose from African apes (apes that were African ancestors of gorillas, chimpanzees and humans) and that ape-human transitional fossils should be found in Africa. And indeed, that is where ape-human transitional fossils were found and I am sure by now there are many studies showing the close relationship (by DNA) of chimpanzees, gorillas and humans. If the predictions of this 'feeling in the blackness' world of unknowing turn out to be correct, I think that is a great vindication and support for a theory. Another happened with the prediction of where a fish-tetrapod fossil should be found. And that fish-tetrapod transition was found exactly where predicted and is now called Tiktaalik. And there are many more such supports of Darwin's theory.

Answer 2

Theories are either accurate or false. Charles Darwin developed the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. Since then, other scientists have improved the original theory, developing 'neo-Darwinism', including additional ideas like "punctuated equilibrium" to help explain the evolution of species. However, the underlying theory remains as accurate as ever.

Answer 3

Charles Darwin's theory suggests all eukaryotes share common ancestry and changed to conform to their environment via natural selection. Scientists accept evolution as most of the accumulated evidence strongly supports that theory.

The theory does not depend upon belief, it depends upon what is observed (the fossil record) combined with what can be demonstrated (inherited changes and natural selection).

Answer:

All reputable scientists in the areas of Biology and genetics accept Darwin's Theory of Evolution as proposed in "Origin of Species". At the time of writing Darwin was unaware of genetic theory (traits are passed down by genes) and so does not interlace the two ideas.

Catholic Stance on Darwins Theroy

First few chapters of The Bible, i.e. up to the point of Abraham's begging, is classified as Pre-Historic chapters. The roman catholic church, who is the author of the modern bible, do not take these chapters literally. It was a story written by Moses to the Israelites.

The Roman Catholic Doctrine does not oppose Darwin's theory or for that matter any scientific theory that explains the beginning of the Universe, let alone the Earth. The message of the creation of the earth is, simply, Whatever the beginning was, it Was God who let it occur.

Answer 4

It's a widely accepted theory. But then again, it's a theory.