Would you date someone who doesn't believe in evolution?

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My understanding of the Church’s teachings on this topic is that it’s conceivable that God may have used evolution for the creation of humans. Hence, the theory of evolution is not necessarily at odds with theology. My question is whether you’d date someone who dismisses the concept of evolution outright? To be honest, someone like that scares me a bit. But then again, is that something you can overlook? Thoughts and (name removed by moderator)ut are greatly appreciated.
 
Maybe you could make them reach an agreement with Intelligent Design and not an over literal 6 day creation. lol
 
Dating101 said:
My understanding of the Church’s teachings on this topic is that it’s conceivable that God may have used evolution for the creation of humans. Hence, the theory of evolution is not necessarily at odds with theology. My question is whether you’d date someone who dismisses the concept of evolution outright? To be honest, someone like that scares me a bit. But then again, is that something you can overlook? Thoughts and (name removed by moderator)ut are greatly appreciated.
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I am not in a dating situation, but I would prefer someone who did not fall victim to the current concept of evolution. Someone who does would scare me.
 
Dating101 said:
My understanding of the Church’s teachings on this topic is that it’s conceivable that God may have used evolution for the creation of humans. Hence, the theory of evolution is not necessarily at odds with theology. My question is whether you’d date someone who dismisses the concept of evolution outright? To be honest, someone like that scares me a bit. But then again, is that something you can overlook? Thoughts and (name removed by moderator)ut are greatly appreciated.
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I possibly would, though it may not be a good idea, depends on how the relationship goes.
 
Dating101 said:
My understanding of the Church’s teachings on this topic is that it’s conceivable that God may have used evolution for the creation of humans. Hence, the theory of evolution is not necessarily at odds with theology. My question is whether you’d date someone who dismisses the concept of evolution outright? To be honest, someone like that scares me a bit. But then again, is that something you can overlook? Thoughts and (name removed by moderator)ut are greatly appreciated.
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It would depend on why. If the person rejects science altogether, I would have a hard time with that person. Having a scientifically inquiring mind is important to me. But if the person has studied the science and finds it unconvincing, that’s different. He/she would be in the company of many scientists and theologians. It could make for some very stimulating conversations. 😃
 
In a heartbeat.

While I believe evolution to be true, it doesn’t affect my life in this already-formed body.

I can’t imagine arguing with a romantic partner over it.

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I don’t see how that would make any difference. Whether you believe in evolution or not has nothing to do with the Catholic faith. So in a Catholic context like Catholic forums it could only be of little importance. However, everyone is different. If someone wants to date on that basis why not?
I am married now and don’t know if my wife believes in evolution or not, now that I think of it. The idea that it would be important never even crossed my mind.
 
So, based on the preponderance of responses so far, this doesn’t seem like an issue, huh? That’s good, because I really like this girl.
 
Dating101 said:
My understanding of the Church’s teachings on this topic is that it’s conceivable that God may have used evolution for the creation of humans. Hence, the theory of evolution is not necessarily at odds with theology. My question is whether you’d date someone who dismisses the concept of evolution outright? To be honest, someone like that scares me a bit. But then again, is that something you can overlook? Thoughts and (name removed by moderator)ut are greatly appreciated.
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evolution is a minor issue. The bigger thing is to date someone that shares your faith and your commitment to it. Now if you are Catholic, then you should date Catholics which share your commitment to practicing and implimenting your Catholic faith. I am not sure why you are asking about evolution here. Discussions on it are a banned topic on CAF. Evolution doesn’t determine where you go to Church, how often and how you and your spouse are going to raise your children.
 
well since I believe that the universe was created in 6 days and that its not billions of years old then yes I would prefer someone who didnt beleive in evolution
 
Catholics are allowed to believe in the theory of evolution as long as it’s a version of it that doesn’t exclude God. But we are also free not to believe in it since it is a theory and not something that can be proven conclusively. The reason for this is the beginning of the human race isn’t something that we can observe like how we can go into space and observe that the earth is spherical and rotates. Instead, the theory of evolution requires us to believe that an ape-like skeletal find was a human and a product of evolution and not actually an ape or a deformed person. And there’s the question of “why are apes still apes?”.
 
Dating101 said:
My understanding of the Church’s teachings on this topic is that it’s conceivable that God may have used evolution for the creation of humans. Hence, the theory of evolution is not necessarily at odds with theology. My question is whether you’d date someone who dismisses the concept of evolution outright? To be honest, someone like that scares me a bit. But then again, is that something you can overlook? Thoughts and (name removed by moderator)ut are greatly appreciated.
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I think there are more important things to worry about with dating than this in the current cultural climate.
 
The main thing would be the person’s belief in God and salvation through Jesus’ death on the cross. If dating is to lead to marriage, then she would have to be a practicing Catholic.
In Catholic high school, we learned that you can believe in evolution up to the point that God breathed a soul into the first man.
According to Genesis, God formed the man out of the ground & then forming woman from the man’s rib. This doesn’t show an evolving from one-celled creature all the way to ape & then to human.
I have to reject evolution as far as man is concerned.
 
There has never been any fossil found which shows a change of one species to the next.

Evolution is also the normal mutation or changes that can take place within a species over time.
 
Gravity is also a theory. A scientific theory is not something made-up or without fact. Saying ‘it’s just a theory’ is a huge misunderstanding of the concept, and of science. Which the Church endorses- the Big Bang was theorized by a Catholic priest. The Bible isn’t literal.
 
Dating101 said:
My understanding of the Church’s teachings on this topic is that it’s conceivable that God may have used evolution for the creation of humans. Hence, the theory of evolution is not necessarily at odds with theology. My question is whether you’d date someone who dismisses the concept of evolution outright? To be honest, someone like that scares me a bit. But then again, is that something you can overlook? Thoughts and (name removed by moderator)ut are greatly appreciated.
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I think that this issue, like many involving couples, is going to vary.

For many couples this could be one of those subjects on which couples agree to disagree. But if you pair two people, where one is a teacher or scientist promoting evolution and the other a proponent of creationism then you probably have a bad match.
 
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well since I believe that the universe was created in 6 days and that its not billions of years old then yes I would prefer someone who didnt beleive in evolution
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Why does science conclude that the earth is more tha 4 billion years old, and the universe more than 15 billion years old. Just an error?

Do you come across many who share your belief?
 
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Banned? Why?
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Discussions of evolution are banned, probably because they got out of hand in the past.

This thread is probably ok, as it is not about evolution, but about relationships where certain beliefs are an issue. If it can stay there, it should be ok, otherwise it will probably get deleted.

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