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Line 1: − '''Evolutionism''', differing from the "scientific" [[Theory of Evolution]], is a worldview with a philosophical basis in [[Naturalism]] and [[Materialism]]. Proponents of ''Evolutionism'' are commonly referred to as evolutionists.+ − − ==Doctrines== − ''Materialism'', one of its major doctrines, says that what we can see and observe is all that exists. There is nothing that is immaterial or above the [[Naturalism|natural]]. − − ==Controversy== − Many proponents of ''Evolutionism'' do not prefer the term because they disagree that it is a [[philosophy]] or [[worldview]]. However, this disagreement arises from a misunderstanding of terms. The term "Evolutionism" refers to a subset of the naturalistic worldview, while the [[theory of evolution]] is a totally different subject. In other words, Evolutionism is the worldview behind the "scientific" theory of evolution. The line of reasoning is as follows, as it compares to the [[Creationism|Creationist]]'s worldview: − − '''''Evolutionism''''': − :<code>'''There is no God (worldview) > Therefore we need to explain everything based on that "fact" > Thus science is altered based on the "no God" idea<br />''Evolutionism'' comes <u>before</u> the ''Scientific Theory of Evolution''. The theory is based on the worldview.'''</code> − '''''[[Creationism]]''''': − :<code>'''God exists (worldview) > Therefore we need to explain everything based on that "fact" > Thus science is altered based on the "God exists" idea<br />''Creationism'' comes <u>before</u> the ''Scientific Theory of Creation''. The theory is based on the worldview.'''</code> − − From the simple illustration above, one can see that both worldview's take a ''step of faith''. There is a common starting point or foundational question (does God exist?) that each person asks, and then forms their conclusions around. Of course, not all people hold such a black and white viewpoint. There is also a type of ''Theistic Evolutionism''. − − '''''Theistic Evolutionism''''': − :<code>'''There is no personal/involved God (worldview) > Therefore we need to explain everything based on that "fact" > Thus science is altered based on the "no personal God" idea<br />''Theistic Evolutionism'' comes <u>before</u> the ''Scientific Theory of Evolution''. The theory is based on the worldview.'''</code> − − ===Offensive Terminology?=== − Some would say that the term ''Evolutionism'' is simply a false creationist perception, or pejorative assertion that, science represents merely another religion. They say that the perception finds no grounding in reality, other than as a rhetorical dramatization. − − ==See also== − *[[Religion]] − *[[Naturalistic religions]] − *[[Theory of evolution]] − − ==External links== − *[http://www.creationists.org/evolutionisreligion.html Evolution is a Religion] - Creationists.org − *[http://www.nwcreation.net/evolutionism.html Evolutionism - Is Evolution a religion?] - Northwest Creation Network − − [[Category:Religion]]
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