The age old question concerning the emergence of human life hangs on the lips of many, in which evolution and faith intersect. Numerous theologians, philosophers, and scientists have put forth proposals and taken center stage on debate platforms, for the sake of persuasion over these topics. Charles Darwin is an infamous example, as he theorized on the inklings of the formation of life on Earth. Whether or not someone adopts a faith-based mindset, science is part of God’s creation, with major differences lying in the creation of human beings. The division of science and Christian faith is attributed to Darwin publicizing his notions, and Entwistle (2015) claims it as “the most momentous event,” making it a major catalyst for this separation
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Certain church leaders utilize the pulpit and/or Bible studies to further the emphasis on faith and the Scriptural creation story. I attended a church that openly discussed the issues of evolution and faith via a weekly group that viewed a series titled The Truth Project, sponsored by Focus on the Family. Interestingly, a Pew Research article discusses comments asserted by the current Pope Francis concerning the Roman Catholic Church’s viewpoint on evolution, as it states, “evolution in nature is not inconsistent” (Masci, 2014, para. 1). Thus, there is a mixture of methods taken to address evolution and faith; whereas, other churches simply do not address such …show more content…
30-31). It is within the Protestant group that the aspects of liberal and fundamental mindsets evolved, and these trends have continued past the late nineteenth century. Growing up in a Lutheran church offered me a liberal side, as the focus leaned towards the moral teachings of Jesus, rather than the intertwining of science and faith, matching the liberal Protestants of the late nineteenth century. As an adult and a born-again Christian, my experiences have shifted more to fundamentalist ideals, by taking to heart what God’s Word claims. Yet, this includes adhering to the advice given in scripture, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1, NKJV). Discernment does not mean taking everyone at his or her word, but learning to make wise judgment calls by guidance of the Holy
Certain church leaders utilize the pulpit and/or Bible studies to further the emphasis on faith and the Scriptural creation story. I attended a church that openly discussed the issues of evolution and faith via a weekly group that viewed a series titled The Truth Project, sponsored by Focus on the Family. Interestingly, a Pew Research article discusses comments asserted by the current Pope Francis concerning the Roman Catholic Church’s viewpoint on evolution, as it states, “evolution in nature is not inconsistent” (Masci, 2014, para. 1). Thus, there is a mixture of methods taken to address evolution and faith; whereas, other churches simply do not address such …show more content…
30-31). It is within the Protestant group that the aspects of liberal and fundamental mindsets evolved, and these trends have continued past the late nineteenth century. Growing up in a Lutheran church offered me a liberal side, as the focus leaned towards the moral teachings of Jesus, rather than the intertwining of science and faith, matching the liberal Protestants of the late nineteenth century. As an adult and a born-again Christian, my experiences have shifted more to fundamentalist ideals, by taking to heart what God’s Word claims. Yet, this includes adhering to the advice given in scripture, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1, NKJV). Discernment does not mean taking everyone at his or her word, but learning to make wise judgment calls by guidance of the Holy