Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Can Catholics Believe Theistic Evolution?

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Mar 29, 2023
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INSIGHT

Faith and Science Compatibility

  • The Christian faith and modern science can be compatible regarding origins without contradiction.
  • The Magisterium allows belief in both evolution and an old Earth as compatible with faith.
ADVICE

Defer to Magisterium and Science

  • Catholics should firmly trust the Magisterium's view on evolution and origins compatibility.
  • Non-experts should defer to mainstream scientific consensus in scientific matters carefully.
INSIGHT

Understanding Theistic Evolution

  • Theistic evolution means God used biological evolution process with control and purpose.
  • Creationism denies that intermediate biological forms were used in creating creatures.
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