Evolution and Christianity

One of the most widely accepted "truths" in our culture today is that of evolution. Most people in this and probably in the world just seem to accept evolution as some sort of fact. Many people have never heard that there are legitimate scientific problems with evolution. Currently those who believe in evolution are having to deal with the Cambrian Explosion of life. In essence fossil records have shown a great explosion of new and complex organisms that "developed" much much faster than would be possible under evolutionary theory.

This problem is only the beginning for evolutionist. There are a variety of other philosphical and scientific problems with modern evolutionary theory. (I do not have the time to deal with these here. If you would like to know more about these let me know and I can try and get some stuff our on the blog about it.) Given that these issues exists, how did evolution become and accept "truth."

The answer is two-fold. First, on a surface level, evolutionary theory seems plausible. I remember reading in school about how a species of butterfly changed its color (a difference mechanism) over time because of factory was built near its home. We also see animals that seem to have adapted themselves to their new living conditions. This makes it easy for us to accept evolution. Second, people want science to be able to figure out the great mysteries of the world. Science is easier to believe than religion and so people are more willing to accept (without investigation) the things science gives out.

The spread of the "truth" of evolution should be of no surprise to Christians. Paul tells us in Colossians 2:20-23 that the elementary wisdom of this world will have the appearance of wisdom and that because of that many people will believe and follow it. Personally, I believe what Paul understood was that the Devil tells us lies that contain a nugget of truth. This makes the lies seem at the very least possible. Once we begin to believe one lie then he is able to tell us other lies based on the first lie. This cycle continues until we are confronted by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is then able to shine light on the darkness of the Devil's lies.

So what are you doing to shine the light on the lies of this world? If you need help with this let me know.