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It is accepted by many in the US, and rejected by others. Most of those who reject evolution are on the Christian Right, rejecting it in favor of a literal interpretation of the biblical creation story. Outside of the Christian Right, most Americans who care about The Bible accept the idea that the creation story in Genesis is not intended to replace or supplant science, but rather, it should be read as a parable, to teach us about our place in the world.

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What do you think of the theory of evolution?

It does not mater what anyone thinks about the theory of evolution by natural selection. The theory of evolution by natural selection is the best explanation we have for much of the observed and observable fact of evolution. The theory is internally consistent with the fact of evolution, it is supported by myriad lines of converging evidence and it generates testable predictions in the form of scientific hypothesis. The opinion of no one is needed by the theory of evolution by natural selection and educated people have come to accept the theory.


Why did Charles Darwin find it difficult getting his theory of evolution accepted?

Everyone at the time of Darwin's discovery believed that people were created by God instead of evolution. We were supposedly perfect, but to believe that we had evolved made us look imperfect due to the evolution of the body, and other such features.


What does plate tectonic theory tell us?

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How did the theory of evolution help?

helped us learn how we addapted to out seroundings


Is it illegal to teach the theory of evolution?

Only in backward theocratic countries. Added: Not in the US.


What scientist gave us the theory of evolution?

Charles Darwin is the scientist known for proposing the theory of evolution through natural selection in his book "On the Origin of Species" published in 1859.


Why was Charles Darwin discovery important?

this is because he looked at how small bacteria evolved through the years & made us, US! Answer Charles Darwin propounded the mechanism of evolution of all life, Natural Selection. Darwin is important as he is famed for the theory that is the baseline of all biology, the Theory of Evolution.


What is the list of scientific beliefs?

There are a number of understood scientific beliefs. Some of these include the theory of evolution, as well as the theory that gravity is holding us on earth.


What year did the Theory of Evolution advance?

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Why you study evolution?

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How do fossil and biochemicals support the theory of evolution?

Fossils provide physical evidence of extinct organisms and show a progression of forms over time, supporting the concept of evolution through natural selection. Biochemicals, such as DNA and proteins, can be compared between different species to reveal shared genetic sequences, indicating a common ancestry and supporting the theory of evolution.


What is the Jewish explanation for where did people come from?

Most of us accept the theory of Evolution. The story of Adam and Eve is a metaphor intended to remind us that we are all of one family.