Charles Darwin theory of evolution explicitly rejected the dogma of special creation?

Answer 1

Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection did not explicitly reject the theory of special creation. It implicitly rejected it. Darwin did not directly attack or reject special creation in his book "The Origin of Species," where he first outlined his theory. Instead, by claiming that all life evolved from simple organisms, through natural process, in response to their environment, he advanced a theory that explained how plant and animal life without divine intervention. Because special creation explicitly cites divine intervention as the mechanism for the development of plant and animal life, Darwin's theory undermined its central premise.

Answer 2

Yes, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection challenged the idea of special creation by proposing that all species, including humans, have evolved over time through a process of variation, natural selection, and adaptation to their environment. This theory provided a scientific explanation for the diversity of life on Earth without relying on the notion of divine creation.