Church History Matters

191 - Where is Truth: Theology or Science? | Church History Matters I Science & Religion Series

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Feb 12, 2026
A historical tour of the science versus religion debate through fundamentalist and modernist tensions. Short biographies of key figures and controversies that shaped Latter-day Saint responses. Explanations of how scripture, prophetic statements, and institutional actions influenced views on evolution and education. Reflections on authority, publication, and efforts to reconcile revelation with scientific inquiry.
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INSIGHT

Scripture And Science Complement Each Other

  • Scripture and science are complementary epistemologies rather than competing ones.
  • Treat scripture as theology shaped by ancient authors, not as a science textbook.
ADVICE

Use The Right Tool For The Question

  • Use the right tool for the right question: science for how/when, religion for why/what-now.
  • Combine findings from both to circumscribe a fuller picture of truth.
INSIGHT

No Official Church Position On Evolution

  • The church officially has no position on evolution; it's left to scientific study.
  • Members with differing views on evolution can remain unified in fellowship.
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