Conference Talks: Why Evolution and LDS Thought are Fully Compatible

Steven Peck, a BYU Professor of Biology, takes it as “axiomatic that evolution in its broad sense is the way the biological world works, although details are still being worked out and amazing discoveries will continue for centuries.” Using vivid examples, he explains both the compelling nature and the complexity of evolution. He also describes the weak science behind what is popularly called the “Intelligent Design” movement. However, “evolution does not negate by one iota the idea of a purposeful universe that was organized by a loving, intelligent God.”

Presented at:

2013 Interpreter Symposium on Science & Mormonism: Cosmos, Earth & Man
Saturday, November 9, 2013
https://interpreterfoundation.org/conferences/2013-symposium-science-mormonism-cosmos-earth-man/

Article Reprint:

Understanding Evolution: An LDS Scientific Perspective, The Interpreter Foundation, January 20, 2020
https://interpreterfoundation.org/reprint-sm1-13-understanding-evolution-an-lds-scientific-perspective/

Conference Proceedings:

Cosmos, Earth, and Man at https://interpreterfoundation.org/books/science-and-mormonism-cosmos-earth-and-man/

Listen to an audio recording of this talk:

https://cdn.interpreterfoundation.org/ifaudio/2013S_M-peck.mp3

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