Darwinism: Science or Scientism?

Darwin’s theory of evolution has essentially become the “creation” story of our postmodern, secular culture. It is taught as a scientifically proven fact in public schools, universities, and in the media. This poses a challenge to Christians because Darwin’s theory stands in direct conflict with the biblical creation account. How should we as Christians respond to this challenge? Many seem ready to accept Darwinian evolution as a proven fact while attempting to reconcile it with biblical revelation. This is the approach of “Theistic Evolution,” and the influential BioLogos project. But is Darwinian evolution a scientifically proven fact? Much of it depends on how you define science, and on the crucial distinction between science and scientism. Faithful Christians should support science but reject scientism. Website: Discovery InstituteBook: The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural PhilosophyBook:  Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent DesignBook: Darwin on TrialBook: Darwin Devolves: The New Science About DNA That Challenges EvolutionLearn more about us on our website: The Disciple Nations Alliance