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Line 1: − {{stub}} − '''Evolutionism''' is a religion 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]]. − − + − + − − ==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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==Controversy==
==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:
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''''':
'''''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</code>
:<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]]''''':
'''''[[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</code>
:<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.
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.