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Science, Religion, and Evolution

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 July 2017

Eugenie C. Scott
Eugenie C. Scott*
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National Center for Science Education, Inc., Box 9477 Berkeley, California 94709-0477
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Evolution is one of the most controversial concepts for teachers to teach. The source of opposition to evolution primarily comes from a perception that acceptance of evolution is somehow incompatible with religion. In this paper, I shall discuss the sometimes bumpy relationships between science, religion and evolution, and what this history means for teachers. First, however, I should define the critical terms evolution, science, and religion.

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Faith and Science
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The Paleontological Society Special Publications , Volume 9: Evolution: Investigating the Evidence , 1999 , pp. 361 - 380
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Copyright © 1999 by The Paleontological Society 

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