How do we explain the existance of dinosaurs?

[sndrcldwll]

How do we explain the existance of dinosaurs? Dinosaurs do not fit into the Book of Genesis…
What about the story of Adam & Eve and evolution?
Many thanks

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

sndrcldwll,

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

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