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faqs September 7, 2018

The following contains nearly 40 Frequently Asked Questions often asked and widely debated regarding the theories of organic evolution and

Do animals have souls? Is man the only being that has a spirit?

faqs February 7, 2016

Prophetic Statements Joseph Smith John learned that God glorified Himself by saving all that His hands had made, whether beasts, fowls,

32) TEMPORAL AND SPIRITUAL: Should religion and science be kept separate? Can Prophets receive revelation on scientific subjects? Are the temporal and spiritual two distinct realms?

faqs June 23, 2013

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

21) DO WE KNOW: Have we received much instruction on the subject of organic evolution? Do we just need to wait until the Lord reveals information on the Creation of the Earth? How many revealed accounts of the Creation are there?

faqs June 16, 2013

Commentary One argument made by proponents of the theories of Darwinism who desire to harmonize evolution with the Gospel of

24) MORMONISM AND EVOLUTION: Is the book Mormonism and Evolution: The Authoritative LDS Statements authoritative?

faqs June 4, 2013

Commentary Please see Gary Shapiro’s excellent blog for additional information on the flaws in Mormonism and Evolution: The Authoritative LDS

27) CHARLES DARWIN: What have LDS Church leaders taught about Charles Darwin, Darwin’s influence and his life? Who inspired the theories of organic evolution? Has Darwinism been an influence in moving us into a “post-Christian” era?

faqs June 1, 2013

Questions Answered:What have LDS Church leaders taught about Charles Darwin, Darwin’s influence and his life? What kind of man was

35) ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MORMONISM: Is the Encyclopedia of Mormonism article on evolution authoritative?

faqs May 24, 2013

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

31) ALL BEAR RECORD: Were all of the creations in the universe created for symbols in understanding the Plan of Salvation? Were all things created and made to bear record of the Lord? Why is this contrary to the foundations of Darwinism?

faqs May 6, 2013

Questions Answered: Were all of the creations in the universe including galaxies, stars, planets, this earth and everything upon it,

13) 3 BYU PROFESSORS: Why did President Joseph F. Smith dismiss three professors from Brigham Young University for teaching organic evolution?

faqs May 4, 2013

Associated Locations: Associated Dates: Commentary Please see Boyd K. Packer’s speech that touches heavily on this event. A source for the

16) DAVID O. MCKAY: Was President David O. McKay a supporter of the theories of evolution?

faqs April 25, 2013

Commentary See Gary Shapiro’s excellent blog for additional information on this topic. Also, see Gary Shapiro’s explanation of the famous

20) HARMONIZE: Should the Gospel and evolution be harmonized? Are the conflicts between evolution and statements made by the Prophets caused by terminology misuse?

faqs April 19, 2013

Commentary Can the scientific worldviews of Darwinism or NeoDarwinism be harmonized with the doctrines of the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

37) NATURAL LAWS: Is God the Creator and Origin of the natural laws of the Universe? Can Darwinian theory be harmonized with this doctrine?

faqs April 4, 2013

Commentary There are two fundamental differing views in regard to the laws of the universe.One view pictures God as learning,

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