Christian Response to Darwins Theory (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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How did Christian denominations respond to Darwin's theory?
How did Christian denominations respond to Darwin's theory?
Responses varied significantly
When did the Roman Catholic Church begin to soften its opposition to evolution?
When did the Roman Catholic Church begin to soften its opposition to evolution?
1950
How did 19th-century Catholics view evolution?
How did 19th-century Catholics view evolution?
As part of materialist agenda
Which denomination showed greater acceptance of evolutionary theory?
Which denomination showed greater acceptance of evolutionary theory?
Church of England
What did Charles Kingsley say about God and creation?
What did Charles Kingsley say about God and creation?
Noble to create self-developing creatures
What phrase did Frederick Temple use about God and creation?
What phrase did Frederick Temple use about God and creation?
God made them make themselves
When did the famous Wilberforce vs Huxley debate take place?
When did the famous Wilberforce vs Huxley debate take place?
30th June 1860
Who debated T.H. Huxley at Oxford in 1860?
Who debated T.H. Huxley at Oxford in 1860?
Samuel Wilberforce
What was T.H. Huxley's nickname?
What was T.H. Huxley's nickname?
Darwin's Bulldog
How did Huxley respond to Wilberforce's mockery about ape ancestry?
How did Huxley respond to Wilberforce's mockery about ape ancestry?
Rather be descended from ape than bishop
What did Darwin believe about God's role in evolution?
What did Darwin believe about God's role in evolution?
God designed the evolutionary laws
Where was Darwin buried after his death in 1882?
Where was Darwin buried after his death in 1882?
Westminster Abbey