Evolution Discredits Major Parts of the Bible

How Do Believers Explain Away the

Scientifically Accepted Theory of Evolution?

Darwin’s theory of evolution was likely the biggest blow to religion delivered by science. Evolution is in direct conflict with the Bible’s account of God’s methods of creation. If evolution occurred – as nearly all scientists believe – then it discredits major parts of the Bible and calls into question much of what religious people claim about human origins as well as the origin of all life. Having to cede some ground to science, it is now fashionable for the faithful to say that maybe evolution was God’s way of creating life. That is certainly a more reasonable position, based on the evidence, but that view still discredits the Bible. To extend their logic, the faithful have to then ask which parts of the Bible are valid, since the story of creation obviously isn’t. This line of thought, starting with evolution, doesn’t rule out the existence of God, but it should make everyone question the validity and influence of the Bible. The next step, which many faithful have already taken, is to retain a faith in God or higher power but lose faith in the Bible as a book of truth authored by God Himself.