Creationism Vs. Evolutionism Flashcards

1
Q

The controversy began when ______ postulated the scientific basis for evolution in his 1859 book, ___________

A

Charles Darwin/The Origin of Species

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o The theory of evolution posits that living species, including man, descended from lower orders through processes of _________

A

natural selection and mutation.

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3
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The debate continues today with a campaign supporting the idea of “__________,

A

intelligent design

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4
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• The idea that man evolved from animals such as apes offends many ______, who believe the biblical version of the __________

A

Creationists/origin of man in Genesis.

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5
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• The controversy still continues up to the _____.

A

21st century

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6
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Thought:
All life was created at one moment in time by an allpowerful, intelligent God.

A

Creationism

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7
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Thought:
All life was a result of a series of random genetic mutations.

A

Evolutionism

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8
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Evolutionism Backed-up by:

A

Paleontology
Microbiology
Scientific experiments

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9
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– a scientific explanation that “life originates from life”.

A

BIOGENESIS

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10
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“If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not have possibly formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down.”

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Charles Darwin

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