Science professors don't view evolution as an 'either-or' proposition

[Hemidakota]

EXCERPT: Most biology faculty and students do not have a problem reconciling faith with their study of evolution, and many even find it spiritually inspiring.

"Too often we assume a false dichotomy," said biology professor Jerry Johnson. "Yet one can accept evolution and still be a faithful follower of Christ."

Students study evolution every semester, whether in the senior capstone class Biology 420, evolutionary biology, or in Biology 100. Charles Darwin's theories are not a controversial side-topic for the sciences but a core, connecting theme.

Johnson and biology department chair Keith Crandall referred to a quote by geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky that "Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution."

ARTICLE LINK: BYU NewsNet - Science professors don't view evolution as an 'either-or' proposition

[Dr T]

Thanks for the excerpt HD. :) I'll read it. Thanks again.

[Moksha]

So we can give up on that six thousand year old earth nonsense and appreciate the symbolic truths of allegory.

[LittleWyvern]

I'm taking Biology 100 right now. Gotta give a thumbs up to this article. :)

[Guest Godless]

Excellent article. Thanks for posting it!