The following contains nearly 40 Frequently Asked Questions often asked and widely debated regarding the theories of organic evolution and the age of the earth as they pertain to the

Prophetic Statements Joseph Smith John learned that God glorified Himself by saving all that His hands had made, whether beasts, fowls, fishes or men; and He will glorify Himself with them.

Commentary Some members of the Church who feel that evolution is a fact and at the same time know that the Presidents of the Church and the scriptures have taught

Commentary One argument made by proponents of the theories of Darwinism who desire to harmonize evolution with the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that we have not received much instruction

Commentary Please see Gary Shapiro’s excellent blog for additional information on the flaws in Mormonism and Evolution: The Authoritative LDS Statements and an entire review. Prophetic Statements Ezra Taft Benson

Questions Answered:What have LDS Church leaders taught about Charles Darwin, Darwin’s influence and his life? What kind of man was Charles Darwin? Who inspired the theories of organic evolution? Does

Please see Gary Shapiro’s excellent blog for additional information on this topic.

Questions Answered: Were all of the creations in the universe including galaxies, stars, planets, this earth and everything upon it, created for symbols in understanding the Plan of Salvation and

Commentary See Gary Shapiro’s excellent blog for additional information on this topic. Also, see Gary Shapiro’s explanation of the famous President David O. McKay letter on evolution. To see President

Commentary Can the scientific worldviews of Darwinism or NeoDarwinism be harmonized with the doctrines of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Many seem to feel that Darwinian evolution has been proven

Commentary There are two fundamental differing views in regard to the laws of the universe.One view pictures God as learning, and then using the laws of the Universe which already

Commentary Author: James F. Stoddard III and L. Hannah Stoddard It has become fashionable over the last fifty or so years to refer to evolution as an established fact. This

Commentary Darwinism and Neo-Darwinism teach that life did not originate from two parents 6,000 years ago as the scriptures insist, but that the branches of the human family evolved separately

Speeches David A. Bednar “What Is Man, That Thou Art Mindful of Him?” (6-7-2001) Boyd K. Packer The Law and the Light (6-1-1980) Who is Jesus Christ? (Mar 2008) Bruce

Commentary For a definitive explanation of what has been taught concerning death before the Fall please see this FAQ and for the age of the earth please see this FAQ.

Commentary In current LDS academic circles Elders James E. Talmage and John A. Widtsoe, former members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Questions Answered: Was there reproduction, blood, sin, pain and other mortal conditions on the earth before the Fall? In addition to man, did the Fall affect plants, animals and the

Questions Answered: Are the theories of organic evolution in conflict with the standard works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Can the revelations of God be trusted?

Commentary “Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel,

Commentary Recently, many in LDS academic circles have promoted the notion that if the doctrines of a physical Creation of this earth by God, a literal physical Fall of Adam

Commentary Prophetic Statements Darwinist and Neo-Darwinist Scripture Supporting Statements Martin Luther Astronomy is the most ancient of all sciences, and has been the introducer of vast knowledge; it was familiarly

See also: Ica Stones, Dinosaurs and Dragon Legends Commentary Darwinian Evolution and Neo-Darwinism hold to the following principles: Creationism holds that true scientific principles will never contradict correct interpretations of scripture and

Commentary Some agree that Darwinian evolution cannot be harmonized with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but they also feel that the issue is not worth the contention that it generally