Christianity and Darwinism
"Since the publication of On the Origin of Species in 1859, some have viewed Christianity
and Darwinism as bitter enemies, and others as useful partners in the process of
understanding the nature of reality. Current scholarship suggests that Christianity has
much to gain from a serious dialogue with Darwinism, particularly in relation to the
doctrines of Creation, the Sabbath, Death and Suffering, Christology, and Eschatology.
Given the fact that the year 2009 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles
Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species,
it is rather fitting to examine Darwinism from the perspectives of both the nature of
science and theology. This paper suggests that there may be a case for a more open
encounter with the claims of Darwinism, even if Darwinism still fits uncomfortably
within a conservative Christian framework."
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Availability:
Free
Publication Date:
2009
Author:
Kevin de Berg
Publisher:
Avondale Academic Press PO Box 19 Cooranbong, NSW 2265 | Phone: 61 2 4980 2233 FAX: 61 2 4980 2118 Email: robert.mciver@avondale.edu.au URL: http://www.avondale.edu.au/research/avondale-academic-press/ |
Order Information:
International Journal of New Perspectives on Christianity, Volume 1, Issue 1, Article 6
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Language:
English
Resource Type:
Internet Resources; Published Articles & Papers
Resource Objective:
Informal / Lifelong Learning
Level:
Tertiary-Lifelong
Audience:
Teacher / Faculty, Student / Learner
Religious Origin:
Seventh-day Adventist