Creationism Vs. Evolutionism Flashcards
The controversy began when ______ postulated the scientific basis for evolution in his 1859 book, ___________
Charles Darwin/The Origin of Species
o The theory of evolution posits that living species, including man, descended from lower orders through processes of _________
natural selection and mutation.
The debate continues today with a campaign supporting the idea of “__________,
intelligent design
• The idea that man evolved from animals such as apes offends many ______, who believe the biblical version of the __________
Creationists/origin of man in Genesis.
• The controversy still continues up to the _____.
21st century
Thought:
All life was created at one moment in time by an allpowerful, intelligent God.
Creationism
Thought:
All life was a result of a series of random genetic mutations.
Evolutionism
Evolutionism Backed-up by:
Paleontology
Microbiology
Scientific experiments
– a scientific explanation that “life originates from life”.
BIOGENESIS
“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.”
Charles Darwin