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Neither science nor religion is the enemy
Date published: 7/1/2007
Neither science nor religion is the enemy
For the past few weeks, evolution has been a frequent topic in letters to the editor ["Moral relativism, evolution justify all kinds of evil," June 26].
In college, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels (anthropology), I was never taught that the theory of evolution equates to denying the existence of the divine. Nor was I taught that religion should and must be denied.
The theory of evolution, like intelligent design, is a theory that attempts to shed light on the origin of life. One is scientific in approach, and the other is based on the premises of religious beliefs.
Having different opinions on the issue is healthy. It helps to attain a wider understanding. What do evolution and creationism share in common? Our humanity.
The enemy is ignorance of both. Neither science nor religion is the enemy.
Armando Plumb Matos
Locust Grove
Date published: 7/1/2007
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put that very well. I don't understand why so many religious people have trouble with the idea of evolution as a tool of the Creator.
Not quite. Origin of species. Big difference. BTW, today is the anniversary of the first public presentation of Darwin's theory in 1858. He had kept it quiet since he came up with it in 1837. He was reluctant to publish his ideas, because he didn't want to create a controversy by offending anyone's religious beliefs. (This historical tidbit complements of "The Writer's Almanac")
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