The Mormon Myth of Evil Evolution
Michael R. AshDialogue 34.4 (Winter 2002): 19–38
In the years since this event, I’ve found that there are a number of members who believe that evolution is a doctrine of the devil.
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Volume 35, No. 4
Winter 2002
The Winter 2002 Issue features a variety of essays and interviews that explore the intersection of Mormonism with science, health, and church governance. Duane E. Jeffery discusses his thoughts on evolution and its implications for Mormon belief in an interview conducted by Keith E. Norman, providing a personal perspective on these complex issues. Michael R. Ash addresses the "Mormon Myth of Evil Evolution," critiquing misconceptions surrounding the theory of evolution within the context of Mormon teachings. David H. Bailey examines the relationship between Mormonism and the new creationism, exploring how these ideas interact with traditional religious views. And much more!
Contents
Articles/Essays
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Mormonism and the New Creationism
David H. BaileyDialogue 34.4 (Winter 2002): 39–59
This paper will deal with a more specific form of creationism, which is often termed “creation science” or “scientific creationism” (these terms
will be used synonymously).
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The Human Genome Project, Modern Biology, and Mormonism: A Viable Marriage?
Devyn M. SmithDialogue 34.4 (Winter 2002): 61–71
THE WORLD IS RAPIDLY CHANGING as new technologies change the way we think, act, and live. This is particularly true with the many changes biology has wrought in our lives over the last few years.
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Coming Out of the Evolution Closet
Dynette ReynoldsDialogue 34.4 (Winter 2002): 143–145
Sometimes, I seem to be the only person in the entire church who
knows that it’s okay to believe in evolution and still be a faithful, believing Mormon.
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Fiction
Grandpa and the Petrified Oysters
Charles ThompsonWhenever I visited my grandparents, I always knew where to check for Granddad. As a means of escaping household routine, he maintained a remote kingdom, a long shed deep in the interior of the backyard…
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Interview
Thoughts on Mormonism, Evolution, and Brigham Young University
Keith E. Norman and Duane E. JefferyDialogue 34.4 (Winter 2002): 1–18
Well, I was raised in a rather unscientific environment , a little farming community.
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