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Evolution. Natural Selection- the way evolution takes place The characteristics of a particular species are passed on through the genes to the next generation Until all members of the species have these Characteristics. Natural Selection.
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Evolution • Natural Selection- the way evolution takes place • The characteristics of a particular species are passed on through the genes to the next generation • Until all members of the species have these Characteristics
Natural Selection • If members of the species have characteristics that don’t allow them to survive these characteristics die with them • In this way a species evolves and changes-developing characteristics for survival • Survival of the fittest
Common Origin • Species can be traced back to other species • In this way the theory links human beings to ape-like creatures • Darwin provides an alternative to the design theory-no need for God • Threat 2 from science to Christianity
Creationists-Literal Interpretation of Genesis • Reject the theory of evolution • Creation is a miracle • Ushers young earth creation occurred through God 6,000yrs ago • Science estimates billions of years • They believe in the creation of human life as being the Adam and Eve story
Symbolic Interpretations • Evolutionary theory does not contradict a belief in God • The uniqueness of human beings is retained in this belief system • The are different from other animals in several ways
Humans • Can develop their own environment • Have capacity for creativity, awareness and intellect • We have a soul • We are more than physical beings (spiritual) • We have self control, conscious power to think, chose and act…we are cool!
Dawkins-The Blind watchmaker • For Dawkins the world is a blind unconscious and automatic process • It is not created • We like the idea of a God …so we make one up! • Selfish gene-we are selfish robots programmed to survive • Reject the soul-but believes in human dignity