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Southern Baptist and Scientific Perspectives on Creation Science and Evolution

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dc.contributor Martin, Eric
dc.contributor Baylor University.
dc.contributor University Scholar.
dc.contributor honors college
dc.creator Threet, James Jr
dc.date 2020-05-22T13:21:50Z
dc.date 2020-05-22T13:21:50Z
dc.date 2020
dc.date 2020-05-22
dc.date.accessioned 2022-05-18T12:29:11Z
dc.date.available 2022-05-18T12:29:11Z
dc.identifier https://hdl.handle.net/2104/10905
dc.identifier.uri http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/CUHPOERS/31736
dc.description The evolution versus creation science debate is one that consistently gives both sides fits. This thesis sets about exploring that debate from a Southern Baptist perspective, as well as from the perspective of modern scientific thought. It begins by exploring what precisely is being explored; the pertinent history and background to these two competing ideas. From there, it transitions to exploring Southern Baptist history and theological convictions, and how those factor into an acceptance of creation science, and rejection of evolution. Following, the opposite side is looked at – what evidence leads scientists to accept evolution and reject creation science – and whether their stated reasons match their actions. Finally, it finishes by exploring one specific example of these ideas coming together – the Michael Polanyi Center at Baylor University. I will examine what factors brought the center to Baylor, why it failed, and what can be learned about the true nature of this debate from that incident.
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dc.language en_US
dc.rights Baylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.
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dc.subject Southern Baptists.
dc.subject Evolution.
dc.subject Intelligent Design.
dc.title Southern Baptist and Scientific Perspectives on Creation Science and Evolution
dc.type Thesis


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