Church History Matters 189 - Is Evolution a Threat to Faith? | Church History Matters I Science & Religion Series
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Jan 27, 2026 They explore how Latter-day Saint scripture and leader statements interact with scientific ideas about evolution. They trace diverse historical views among church leaders and highlight official statements that leave mechanisms uncertain. They discuss reading scripture’s genre and urge avoiding literalist traps when science and faith intersect.
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Scripture Is Silent On The Mechanism
- Scripture does not clearly state the mechanism by which God created life.
- Genesis, Moses, and Abraham focus on why God created, not how the process occurred.
Creation Passages Emphasize Divine Source
- Moses and Genesis describe God commanding the earth to bring forth life without detailing mechanisms.
- The texts emphasize divine source and purpose rather than scientific processes.
Lehi's Words About Eden Aren't Definitive
- 2 Nephi 2:22 is often cited to argue there was no death before the Fall.
- The passage may refer specifically to the Garden of Eden rather than the entire earth, leaving room for reconciliation with evolution.
