evolution debate
Species-origin argument
The evolution debate refers to ongoing disputes about the theory of biological evolution, particularly between scientific and religious perspectives.
In the United States, this often centers on whether evolution should be taught in public schools alongside or instead of creationism or intelligent design.
The evolution debate flared up again at the school board meeting.
The phrase sometimes appears in scientific contexts about specific evolutionary mechanisms, but usually signals the cultural and religious controversy.
- descent of manHumanity's evolutionary origin story
- natural selectionDifferential reproductive success
- common descentAll organisms share forebears
- originStarting point or source
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
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- Faith and Sciencefaith and reason, intelligent design, creationism, creation science, divine creation
- Science Debatesclimate change, global warming, vaccine safety, creationism, intelligent design
- political controversiesabortion, gun control, voter suppression, gerrymandering, affirmative action
- religious conflictreligious war, holy war, sectarianism, Great Schism, crusade
- religious issueschurch and state, religious freedoms, religious tolerance, religious exemptions, interfaith
- Christian debateschurch authority
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