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In reply to the discussion: ‘God is not a magician’: Pope says Christians should believe in evolution and Big Bang [View all]Drahthaardogs
(6,843 posts)268. Metabolism first theory?
Makes a lot more sense.
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‘God is not a magician’: Pope says Christians should believe in evolution and Big Bang [View all]
kpete
Oct 2014
OP
"because evolution requires the creation of beings that evolve." Fox viewers don't evolve.
loudsue
Oct 2014
#240
Ouch! I doubt the RW can handle ebola and another of the Pope's revelations
Frustratedlady
Oct 2014
#3
"evolution requires the creation of beings that evolve". Now that wasn't so hard, was it?
BlueStreak
Oct 2014
#4
You do realize that the Vatican has priests with PhDs in biology, physics
Drahthaardogs
Oct 2014
#175
And One out of Five Dentists don't reccomend Trident for their patients who chew gum.
Thor_MN
Nov 2014
#246
The Jesuits are not anti-intellectualism like some other forms of Christianity.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2014
#5
Actually Pope Pius XII issued an encyclical in 1950 saying there was no conflict between the TOE
yellowcanine
Oct 2014
#15
THere is a difference between Catholic Charismatics and Protestant Evangelical converts.
TexasProgresive
Oct 2014
#138
If the pope wishes to do something about our world, he could do it in a single proclamation
BrotherIvan
Oct 2014
#140
In our day and age, it is irresponsible and even cruel to have a family that is larger than
JDPriestly
Oct 2014
#162
I see utterly no conflict between the science of the big bang and of Einstein and the idea
JDPriestly
Oct 2014
#202
Meanwhile repubs don't have the guts to say they believe in that or even global warming.
Gidney N Cloyd
Oct 2014
#6
Why? This has been the official position on evolution for at least 60 years.
Warren Stupidity
Oct 2014
#194
This has been Catholic Doctrine for a long, long time. The current Pope has a science background.
bklyncowgirl
Oct 2014
#8
A lesser-known fact about the KKK in its iteration in the 1920s and 30s was that
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#33
I've always thought this ... there's some reason both have persisted for millenia.
libdem4life
Oct 2014
#10
Hinduism's creation stories blow every other religion's out of the water, imo. I don't
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#35
The Egyptian Book of the Dead was fascinating reading...I know, doesn't sound too trendy or cool,but
libdem4life
Oct 2014
#189
I was raised Catholic, went to Catholic schools, and was taught these scientific theories
Sanity Claws
Oct 2014
#12
I remember discussing the evolution of dinosaurs with a Bishop in 6th grade science fair.
bklyncowgirl
Oct 2014
#29
Doing his best to keep his mythology relevant as the masses become more educated
snooper2
Oct 2014
#13
I don't get it either, and every time I tell someone they don't get to "pick & choose"
snooper2
Oct 2014
#78
Next you're gonna tell me you don't believe in Santa, The Tooth Fairy, or elves.
lindysalsagal
Nov 2014
#272
It is very good marketing. Religion plays to two strong human qualities --
Arugula Latte
Nov 2014
#285
And the human capacity for self-delusion when none of the promises materialize
lindysalsagal
Nov 2014
#286
For religion, the important thing should be that a Divine Being was involved with creation
merrily
Oct 2014
#14
Forgive me, but I don't take much politicians say at face value, including what they say about their
merrily
Oct 2014
#171
That was the Position William Jennings Bryan took at the Scope Monkey Trial in 1926
happyslug
Oct 2014
#34
Not in the movie! (That's all I know of the Scopes Monkey Trial, but it's a wonderful film)
merrily
Oct 2014
#41
There is indication that monotheism existed prior to the adoption of the Pagan Gods.
happyslug
Oct 2014
#167
Mendel (a Catholic who gets credit for the science of genetics) will be there to help them bridge
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#40
Regardless of "respect" for the Pope (and I have my doubts about that) ...
Martin Eden
Oct 2014
#137
You must be kidding. Some don't even concider Catholics christians. Talk about uneducated about
demosincebirth
Oct 2014
#96
As are those who will defend anti gay and anti choice activists strongly and without reservation
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2014
#133
I believe the haters are thinking the same thing those of us who tend to shrug over this pope do...
Moonwalk
Oct 2014
#113
Yeah, I forgot about that precedent also. Strange times in which to live, eh? - nt
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#122
The Roman Catholic church has been to the left of American evangelicals for decades. n/t
SpankMe
Oct 2014
#36
That's not very difficult, sort of damning the RC church with faint praise :) - nt
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#43
Except on LGBT rights and of course women's reproductive freedom, two big issues on which
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2014
#62
This is what the Catholic Church has said for many years. Isn't it? It is what I was taught as well,
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2014
#55
I went to Catholic School in the 80's and 90' and was always taught evolution.
hrmjustin
Oct 2014
#81
So what so called science supports his teaching that gay people are 'inherently disordered'?
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2014
#102
So what so called science supports his teaching that gay people are 'inherently disordered'?
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2014
#99
I'm talking about the deaths that happen when people are told condoms are a sin
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2014
#104
the catholic church cant stop people from using condoms, or having sex. people chose to do
belzabubba333
Oct 2014
#112
Come On God must know at least 1 card trick, perhaps some slight of hand?
Youdontwantthetruth
Oct 2014
#130
Makes sense. Hell, it was Georges Lemaître who proposed the Big Bang theory
LittleBlue
Oct 2014
#139
There's never been any need to do so. The RCC has a long intellectual history...
Hekate
Oct 2014
#146
So what so called science supports the teaching that gay people are 'inherently disordered'?
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2014
#153
You did not even try to answer the question. Where is the science in his bigotry?
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2014
#224
The rector in my town when I was a kid was a Jesuit who trained as a physicist.
ColesCountyDem
Oct 2014
#157
Holy crap, who is this guy!? Christians can believe in evolution? Pat will have some words on this!
Rex
Oct 2014
#180
Why is this a big deal? Benedict believed in evolution, so did John Paul II.
beam me up scottie
Oct 2014
#182
The majority of Mainstream churches see no conflict between science and belief
kmlisle
Oct 2014
#213
" I have a feeling that particular theory might be hitting retirement age soon" seems to be based on
muriel_volestrangler
Oct 2014
#243
Darwin, 1871: "The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex." 1st ed. Vol. 1. Link:
ucrdem
Nov 2014
#252
Darwin, 1871: "The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex." 1st ed. Vol. 2. Link:
ucrdem
Nov 2014
#253
What are those links meant to do, here? We're talking about evolution
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2014
#255
All you've said is that you think the theory of evolution will soon be shown to be wrong
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 2014
#262
I have it on good authority that Darwin only changed his underwear twice a week
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2014
#273
Again, the massive amounts of evidence- DNA, fossil, etc. points to only one answer.
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2014
#280
Which doesn't really address the nature of the intended recipient OF said prayers, or what the point
Warren DeMontague
Oct 2014
#225
Are we absolutely sure Pope Francis isn't going to peel a latex mask off his face...
TeamPooka
Oct 2014
#221