I don't see this great "conflict" between religion and science on the theory of evolution. Sure, fundamentalists who wrongly read the entire Bible literally, have a problem, but not most Christians. The Church teaches that truth cannot contradict truth, so the truths of science must be compatible with the truths of faith. We just don't have the entire picture yet to see how that is so. ...more

I don't see this great "conflict" between religion and science on the theory of evolution. Sure, fundamentalists who wrongly read the entire Bible literally, have a problem, but not most Christians.

The Church teaches that truth cannot contradict truth, so the truths of science must be compatible with the truths of faith. We just don't have the entire picture yet to see how that is so.

Evolution is too evidence laden to be dismissed by thinking people, even people of faith. Nor should it be. The reason that God has bestowed on us and no other creatures demands that we find a way to reconcile faith and science. Walking around with blinders on is no solution and neither is blind, unreasoned faith in either side of the debate.less

I don't believe a majority of Americans reject evolution. I believe a majority of Americans are ignorant as to what evolution entails. If man from monkey is their understanding, they will come our against evolution. Theistic evolution is the only sane course to tread through these waters. And, it doesn't require, as Mohler says, that we modify our beliefs. As a Catholic, I am allowed to emb...more

I don't believe a majority of Americans reject evolution. I believe a majority of Americans are ignorant as to what evolution entails. If man from monkey is their understanding, they will come our against evolution.

Theistic evolution is the only sane course to tread through these waters. And, it doesn't require, as Mohler says, that we modify our beliefs. As a Catholic, I am allowed to embrace evolution and the Church has declared that it has no impact on faith. I am also free to reject evolution on the same grounds, but my choice is based on how I perceive the scientific reasoning behind the theory, not on the possibility that it impacts an overly literal reading of Genesis.less

"I had devoted a lot of my life to discipleship things and to evangelism initiatives but I had to acknowledge that I had not done much in the area of compassion, which is really the third leg on the stool of Christian faith," Typical evangelical. They are a bit short on compassion, too self absorbed with their "personal relationship" to remember there are real people out in the world who des...more

"I had devoted a lot of my life to discipleship things and to evangelism initiatives but I had to acknowledge that I had not done much in the area of compassion, which is really the third leg on the stool of Christian faith,"

Typical evangelical. They are a bit short on compassion, too self absorbed with their "personal relationship" to remember there are real people out in the world who deserve compassion. They actually have a bit of trouble with human relationships and the give and take that entails. It's a spiritual immaturity that most don't outgrow.less

The Church's teachings are not anti-Scriptural. While everything in the BIble is true, not everything that's true is found in the BIble. There was a Church long before there was a BIble.

Learn something about Catholic teaching before you say anything so sillly. Mary is not a god, is not worshipped, but she is prayed to, which is not a problem, even Biblically. I won't even address the ridiculous idol misconceptions. If you don't know the difference between a representation and an idol, I can't help you.

What complete idiocy....Catholics aren't Christian! No eastern church does not have ties to the Catholic Church. The Orthodox split form Rome and the Eastern Rite of the Catholic Church houses those who remained in Communion. This is just another silly tale about an invisible church that never existed. If it did, let's see some historical backup for your claims. Amazing that people won'...more

What complete idiocy....Catholics aren't Christian!

No eastern church does not have ties to the Catholic Church. The Orthodox split form Rome and the Eastern Rite of the Catholic Church houses those who remained in Communion. This is just another silly tale about an invisible church that never existed. If it did, let's see some historical backup for your claims.

Amazing that people won't learn Christan history and are content with fairy tales if it serves their purpose.less

"I remember hearing of dialogues over the ever-creeping-in of evolution being taught in the classroom;" We never had that discussion in our area. Evolution has been an integral part of biology since I was in school in the early 1970's. You can't teach biology without understanding evolution because it underpins everything. Gnome research has recently underscored the essential nature of evolu...more

"I remember hearing of dialogues over the ever-creeping-in of evolution being taught in the classroom;"

We never had that discussion in our area. Evolution has been an integral part of biology since I was in school in the early 1970's. You can't teach biology without understanding evolution because it underpins everything. Gnome research has recently underscored the essential nature of evolution in animal development and will bring us more insight to our understanding of how all life evolved. If you're school is still fighting evolution, you should move....less

I find the evangelical obsession with homosexuality a little disturbing. Yes, it is sinful, but we really have so many other issues to confront, that it seems to consume more resources than it should. And, sadly, too many evangelicals treat gays with disdain and worse, forgetting that Christ commanded us to love the sinners amongst us. The self-righteous will justify sinful bullying in His ...more

I find the evangelical obsession with homosexuality a little disturbing. Yes, it is sinful, but we really have so many other issues to confront, that it seems to consume more resources than it should.

And, sadly, too many evangelicals treat gays with disdain and worse, forgetting that Christ commanded us to love the sinners amongst us. The self-righteous will justify sinful bullying in His name if we don't emphasize Christian love, first, as the only starting point to reach gays and bring them to Christ.less

Catholic clergy are not stuck in time. They have a long and rich history, unlike contemporary American churches. If you'd rather spend Sunday in an auditorium setting with suit and tie guys, that's fine. Some of us appreciate the traditions that ties us to our Christian past and the more we know of our history, the better it is for us as Christians. I know evangelicals think Christianity began...more

Catholic clergy are not stuck in time. They have a long and rich history, unlike contemporary American churches. If you'd rather spend Sunday in an auditorium setting with suit and tie guys, that's fine. Some of us appreciate the traditions that ties us to our Christian past and the more we know of our history, the better it is for us as Christians. I know evangelicals think Christianity began in 1500 and don't know much of the Church before that, but try to grow a little and be open to learn. You've got a large gap in your knowledge.less

Arnold is right about the law being unneeded because California has actual standards for it's textbook selection. Odd how people think that overemphasis of viewpoints they endorse provides a more accurate history, when it's actually a retroactive revision of historical facts. Odd how American values go out the window in endorsing a man like Joseph McCarthy who was an egomaniacal demagogue. Od...more

Arnold is right about the law being unneeded because California has actual standards for it's textbook selection.

Odd how people think that overemphasis of viewpoints they endorse provides a more accurate history, when it's actually a retroactive revision of historical facts.
Odd how American values go out the window in endorsing a man like Joseph McCarthy who was an egomaniacal demagogue. Odd how some would like to diminish Jefferson's role in history because of his religious views that don't jive with theirs. H

History is what it was. Let's not rewrite it for our own personal comfort.less