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H.G. Bishop Moussa · Youth Concerns · 90

Faith Q&A › Youth Concerns › Social, Contemporary, and general issues

What do you think about the theory of Evolution?

The answer

These days, the concept, which was started by ’arwin, is very misused. Evolution is just a theory and not the final word. The second point is that this theory is lacking concerning the start of life - ’arwin says life began from a cell, but what happened before the cell? The third point is that the evolution theory is lacking concerning the gap between ape and man, known as 'the missing link.' Many people argue that we evolved from apes because we have similar features. But the similarities indicate that they were both created by the same, one God. God created animal with body and psyche, and He created man with body, psyche, mind and spirit. This spirit which was given to us by the Holy Spirit, is what we use to communicate with God; for “God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them” (Genesis 1:27). God made animal animal, and man man. Therefore where ’arwin lacks, God answers and fulfils.

H.G. Bishop Moussa

H.G. Bishop Moussa, Bishop of Youth, Youth Concerns (Questions & Answers). Compiled by Lisa Agaybi. Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Bishopric of Youth Bookstore.