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'''Evolutionism''', as opposed to [[Creationism]], is the ''advocacy of or belief in biological evolution''.<ref>[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Usage+and+context+of+%22evolutionism%22 "Evolutionism"] (2009). ''The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language'', 4th ed. (Boston:  Houghton Mifflin).  Retrieved from The Free Dictionary on September 14, 2014.</ref> Therefore, one who ''believes in or supports a [[evolution|theory of evolution]]''<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/evolutionist "Evolutionist"].  ''Random House Dictionary''.  (New York:  Random House).  Retrieved from Dictionary.com Unabridged on September 14, 2014.</ref> would be referred to as an ''evolutionist''. Evolutionism, used in a general sense, encompasses ''any'' type of biological evolutionist. Broken down into two categories, "Evolutionism" and "Evolutionists" usually involve Atheistic/Agnostic Evolutionists (evolution without God) and Theistic Evolutionists (evolution with God). Those categories can be further broken down, but they are the main two.

'''Evolutionism''', as opposed to [[Creationism]], is the ''advocacy of or belief in biological evolution''.<ref>[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Usage+and+context+of+%22evolutionism%22 "Evolutionism"] (2009). ''The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language'', 4th ed. (Boston:  Houghton Mifflin).  Retrieved from The Free Dictionary on September 14, 2014.</ref> Therefore, one who ''believes in or supports a [[evolution|theory of evolution]]''<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/evolutionist "Evolutionist"].  ''Random House Dictionary''.  (New York:  Random House).  Retrieved from Dictionary.com Unabridged on September 14, 2014.</ref> would be referred to as an ''evolutionist''. Evolutionism, used in a general sense, encompasses ''any'' type of biological evolutionist. Broken down into two categories, "Evolutionism" and "Evolutionists" usually involve Atheistic/Agnostic Evolutionists (evolution without God) and Theistic Evolutionists (evolution with God). Those categories can be further broken down, but they are the main two.

The term evolutionism is used differently in different circles of thought. Generally [[Young Earth Creationism|Young Earth Creationists]] use it as a reference to what they believe is the [[worldview]] or [[presupposition]] aspect of the scientific theory of evolution. The term is not necessarily used as a worldview unto itself, but is more based on and is possibly an extension of a variety of other worldviews including [[Materialism]], [[Naturalism (philosophy)|Naturalism]]<ref>Multiple references:

The term evolutionism is used differently in different circles of thought. Generally [[Young Earth Creationism|Young Earth Creationists]] use it as a reference to what they believe is the [[worldview]] or [[presupposition]] aspect of the scientific theory of evolution. The term is not necessarily used as a worldview unto itself, but is more based on and is possibly an extension of a variety of other worldviews including [[Materialism]], [[Naturalism (philosophy)|Naturalism]],<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.talkorigins.org/indexcc/CA/CA601.html "CA601: Evolution and naturalism"] (2004).  TalkOrigins Archive. Retrieved on September 14, 2014.

*[http://www.talkorigins.org/indexcc/CA/CA601.html "CA601: Evolution and naturalism"] (2004).  TalkOrigins Archive. Retrieved on September 14, 2014.

*CreationWiki response:  [http://creationwiki.org/CA601 "Evolution requires naturalism (Talk.Origins)"] (2014).  CreationWiki.  Retrieved on September 14, 2014.</ref>, and [[Humanism]] in its broadest sense. Many that hold to the theory of evolution have been known to be [[Atheism|atheists]] as well, but this does not represent the entirety or whole.

*CreationWiki response:  [http://creationwiki.org/CA601 "Evolution requires naturalism (Talk.Origins)"] (2014).  CreationWiki.  Retrieved on September 14, 2014.</ref> and [[Humanism]] in its broadest sense. Many that hold to the theory of evolution have been known to be [[Atheism|atheists]] as well, but this does not represent the entirety or whole.

{{cquote|''Evolutionism is a '''world-view''', which seeks to explain every aspect of this world in which we live. It encompasses a wide variety of topics, from astronomy to chemistry to biology. At its core, it teaches that there were different stages in the evolution of our universe...''<ref>[http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/evolutionism.htm "Evolutionism—A broad overview"] (2007).  All About Philosophy.  Accessed on September 14, 2014.</ref>}}

{{cquote|''Evolutionism is a '''world-view''', which seeks to explain every aspect of this world in which we live. It encompasses a wide variety of topics, from astronomy to chemistry to biology. At its core, it teaches that there were different stages in the evolution of our universe...''<ref>[http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/evolutionism.htm "Evolutionism—A broad overview"] (2007).  All About Philosophy.  Accessed on September 14, 2014.</ref>}}

==Theistic Evolution==

==Theistic Evolution==

[[Theistic Evolution|Theistic Evolutionists]] believe that God created the universe and did not intervene directly in the evolutionary process. In general, theistic evolutionists accept the evolutionist ideas of the age of the earth and common descent. Theistic evolutionists believe that at some point God intervened in a metaphysical fashion to give souls to some small group of human ancestors. The Catholic Church holds that this is consistent with the Catholic faith.<ref>Brumley, Mark (January/February 1997). [http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.catholic.net/RCC/Periodicals/Dossier/0102-97/Article3.html "Evolution and the pope"].  ''Catholic Dossier''.  Retrieved from Catholic.net as archived at Internet Archive on September 14, 2014.</ref>

[[Theistic Evolution]]ists believe that God created the universe and did not intervene directly in the evolutionary process. In general, theistic evolutionists accept the evolutionist ideas of the age of the earth and common descent. Theistic evolutionists believe that at some point God intervened in a metaphysical fashion to give souls to some small group of human ancestors. The Catholic Church holds that this is consistent with the Catholic faith.<ref>Brumley, Mark (January/February 1997). [http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.catholic.net/RCC/Periodicals/Dossier/0102-97/Article3.html "Evolution and the pope"].  ''Catholic Dossier''.  Retrieved from Catholic.net as archived at Internet Archive on September 14, 2014.</ref>

Roughly twice as many people in the U.S. believe in this type of evolution (30%), as opposed to godless evolution that most atheists believe in (just a mere 13% of people). However both of these combined is still fewer people than the amount of people who believe in Young Earth Creation (48%), as told by the Bible<ref>College politico (2008).  [http://hubpages.com/hub/Poll-Most-Americans-Dont-Believe-Evolution "Poll: Most Americans don't believe evolution"].  ''HubPages''.  Retrieved on September 14, 2014.</ref>.

Roughly twice as many people in the U.S. believe in this type of evolution (30%), as opposed to godless evolution that most atheists believe in (just a mere 13% of people). However both of these combined is still fewer people than the amount of people who believe in Young Earth Creation (48%), as told by the Bible.<ref>College politico (2008).  [http://hubpages.com/hub/Poll-Most-Americans-Dont-Believe-Evolution "Poll: Most Americans don't believe evolution"].  ''HubPages''.  Retrieved on September 14, 2014.</ref>

==Foundational question/starting point==

==Foundational question/starting point==

{{cquote|''Today the tables are turned. The modified, but still characteristically Darwinian theory has itself become an orthodoxy, preached by its adherents with '''religious fervor''', and doubted, they feel, only by a few muddlers imperfect in scientific faith.''<ref name="mgreen" />}}

{{cquote|''Today the tables are turned. The modified, but still characteristically Darwinian theory has itself become an orthodoxy, preached by its adherents with '''religious fervor''', and doubted, they feel, only by a few muddlers imperfect in scientific faith.''<ref name="mgreen" />}}

Evolution has been a recent source of controversy in the [[United States]]<ref>Linder, Doug (2014). [http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/conlaw/evolution.htm "The evolution controversy"].  University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law website.  Retrieved on September 15, 2014.</ref>. Some prominent Americans seriously question evolution<ref>BSR (May 6, 2007). [http://mikehuckabeepresident2008.blogspot.com/2007/05/mike-huckabee-does-not-believe-in.html "Mike Huckabee does not believe in evolution alone"].  Mike Huckabee President 2016.  Retrieved on September 15, 2014.</ref>, based on a feeling that it conflicts with religious beliefs. However, according to Evolutionists, at least one aspect of religion and evolution is not mutually exclusive. Some deeply religious evolutionists believe that God set evolution into effect, which is no detraction to His majesty. This is referring to the theory of [[Theistic Evolution]].

Evolution has been a recent source of controversy in the [[United States]].<ref>Linder, Doug (2014). [http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/conlaw/evolution.htm "The evolution controversy"].  University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law website.  Retrieved on September 15, 2014.</ref> Some prominent Americans seriously question evolution,<ref>BSR (May 6, 2007). [http://mikehuckabeepresident2008.blogspot.com/2007/05/mike-huckabee-does-not-believe-in.html "Mike Huckabee does not believe in evolution alone"].  Mike Huckabee President 2016.  Retrieved on September 15, 2014.</ref> based on a feeling that it conflicts with religious beliefs. However, according to Evolutionists, at least one aspect of religion and evolution is not mutually exclusive. Some deeply religious evolutionists believe that God set evolution into effect, which is no detraction to His majesty. This is referring to the theory of [[Theistic Evolution]].

===Religiosity and the cult of personality surrounding Charles Darwin===

===Religiosity and the cult of personality surrounding Charles Darwin===

===Biblical Young Earth Creationist's problem with a Biblical Old Earth===

===Biblical Young Earth Creationist's problem with a Biblical Old Earth===

Taking the Bible literally, there are no gaps permitting an undocumented period of time between the creation week and the fall of the temple in Jerusalem in 587 BC <ref>Redinger, Ruby (2007). [http://web.archive.org/web/20070701035655/http://web.newsguy.com/rubyredinger/age.html "Biblical age of the Earth"].  Biblical Age of the Earth.  Retrieved on September 15, 2014 from July 1, 2007 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>, which is well established by archaeology and secular history.  Accordingly, the creation of Adam can be placed at approximately 4,163 BC and the initial creation of the universe six days prior.

Taking the Bible literally, there are no gaps permitting an undocumented period of time between the creation week and the fall of the temple in Jerusalem in 587 BC,<ref>Redinger, Ruby (2007). [http://web.archive.org/web/20070701035655/http://web.newsguy.com/rubyredinger/age.html "Biblical age of the Earth"].  Biblical Age of the Earth.  Retrieved on September 15, 2014 from July 1, 2007 archive at Internet Archive.</ref> which is well established by archaeology and secular history.  Accordingly, the creation of Adam can be placed at approximately 4,163 BC and the initial creation of the universe six days prior.

==Quotes supporting the position that evolutionism requires faith<ref>[http://www.nwcreation.net/evolutionquotes.html "Evolutionism quotes"] (2004).  Northwest Creation Network.  Retrieved on September 15, 2014.</ref>==

==Quotes supporting the position that evolutionism requires faith<ref>[http://www.nwcreation.net/evolutionquotes.html "Evolutionism quotes"] (2004).  Northwest Creation Network.  Retrieved on September 15, 2014.</ref>==