The Church is NOT Neutral on Evolution

The relationship between evolution and Latter-day Saint belief is more than a passing curiosity—it’s a source of tension that continues to spark debate in classrooms, chapels, and even at BYU’s own Bean Museum. In this episode of Ward Radio, the panel dives straight into the heart of the issue, asking why exhibits depicting apes evolving into humans—and references to “Lucy”—cause so much frustration for members who believe in a literal Adam and Eve.

But this discussion goes deeper than museum displays. The panel explores prophetic statements, common misunderstandings, and the spiritual implications of treating evolution as settled science. Along the way, they call out historical hoaxes, poke fun at academic double-speak, and wrestle with the bigger question: does embracing evolution undermine our divine identity as literal children of God, or can faith and science truly coexist?

This isn’t just about fossils and theories—it’s about what it means to trust in modern prophets, to see past cultural assumptions, and to defend the doctrine that makes us who we are.