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Reconciling Evolution

Evolution and Religion

What is the position of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
What if I'm not a Latter-day Saint?
How do we reconcile religion and Adam and Eve with human evolution?
What is the position of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on human evolution?

What if I'm not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?

An introduction to reconciling faith and evolution by Dr. Jamie Jensen, Biologist at Brigham Young University

How do we reconcile human evolution with our religious faith? (Student Perspectives)

Bernhard Zipfel, Curator of the ‘Fossil Vault’ at the University of Witwatersrand, on science increasing faith

Mathabela Tsikoane, Gladysvale exploration specialist, on God as a scientist

Paleoanthropologist Dr. Keneiloe Molopyane on her story reconciling evolution and Adam and Eve

Dr. John Hawks, Paleoanthropologist, on genetic vs literal ancestry and Adam and Eve

Dr. Rick Potts, Smithsonian’s Human Origin Project, on overcoming a conflict model

Dr. Jamie Jensen, Biology Professor at Brigham Young University, on multiple perspectives

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Reconciling Evolution

The Basics

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Reconciling Evolution

Unlocking the Science of Human Evolution

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Reconciling Evolution

Our Family Tree

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