Evolution in a Catholic classroom?

[margiemckinley]

My daughter’s science text at a Catholic school defines adaptation as “a structure or ability that helps a living thing meet its needs”. Example of the adaptation in the text include a picture of a skull of a hyena referring to the teeth as adaptations for eating meat. Also, there is discussions of bird bills being adaptations. The teacher is not referencing Genesis in her presentation of this information. Isn’t this teaching evolution?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on evolution. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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