¶ … History Through Religion
How can we, as Christians who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible, interact with historians who believe in the theory of evolution? How can Christian teachers, teaching in secular public schools, present the truth without causing offense? Is it possible to do so?
Many people hold that prior to the Origin of Species by Chares Darwin in 1859; Christians believed that the world was created in six days. They believed that the earth was relatively new and that it was only a few thousand years old. Prior to the theory of Origin of Species, Christians had increasingly believed that the earth was several hundred years old. There is yet another fallacy to the effect that the arrival of Darwin's theory of evolution triggered science and theology to differ publicly regarding the origin of the earth. Contrary to popular belief, historical evidence shows that the earliest supporters of evolution were Christians. For instance, in USA, the earliest supporter of the theory of evolution among the American Scientific community was a priest called Asa Gray. BB Warfield is a known founder of modern evangelical belief and practice. He affirmed that some aspects of evolution were compatible with the biblical teachings of creation. Both fundamentalists and evangelicals have increasingly rejected evolution and higher criticism of the Bible. In perspective, such stands emanate from a sound base. Scientists have been on the extreme against religion, while biblical scholars have made extremely outrageous claims statements. Therefore, a negative response is not entirely out of place. Mark Noll, a renowned historian, is recorded to have referred to the stance between scientists and evangelicals as the scandal of the mind among evangelicals. The general attitude towards science has been a key factor in the current analysis. Theologians and biblical scholars who have attempted to front their ideas with regard to this subject have not had a positive reception in the scholarly realms. There are indications that we are lined up for the similar reactions[footnoteRef:1] [1: Young, Christian C., and Mark A. Largent. Evolution and Creationism: A Documentary and Reference Guide. (Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 2007), 183 -194.]
Christian teachers in public schools can present the truth in public schools without the fear of bias or offending anyone. Such teachers can spread the nature of their faith by the way they behave. The learners will be more receptive of what teachers say if their teachers reflect the person of Christ in their character. The teachers should address faith objectively with regard to curriculum issues. For instance, if an intellectual discourse relates to Ancient Egypt, it is critical that the teacher focuses on Egyptian beliefs at the time and highlights how the beliefs at the time differ with modern Christian beliefs and others that are commonplace in modern day. The aim of such a discussion is to stir students to critically think and lead them to begin asking questions[footnoteRef:2] [2: "How to Share Your Faith in the Public School." Teach 4 the Heart How to Share Your Faith in the Public School Comments. 2014. Accessed May 16, 2016. http://teach4theheart.com/2014/06/16/how-to-share-your-faith-in-the-public-school/. ]
Reference list
Young, Christian C., and Mark A. Largent. Evolution and Creationism: A Documentary and Reference Guide. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 2007.
"How to Share Your Faith in the Public School." Teach 4 the Heart How to Share Your Faith
in the Public School Comments. 2014. Accessed May 16, 2016. http://teach4theheart.com/2014/06/16/how-to-share-your-faith-in-the-public-school/.
2. How should Christians teach other religions? How can one express the cultural importance of a religion without proselytizing for it? Can the Virginia SOLs be a useful part of this discussion?
In an increasingly and speedily constricting world in terms of networks interactions and communications, the convergence of religion is a critical subject. Convergence of cultures is certainly not anywhere within the list of concerns of theology. Often, Christianity is said to be narrow minded and resistant to the presence of other religions in the world.
Religion is, indeed, not just about theology. The wider discussion surrounds regards the issue of how religion can be used to educate humanity so as to achieve sustainable peace. Christianity breeds a complex problem from its unwavering claim of a single God and one saviour for all mankind.
The problem can be solved if every religion acknowledged the existence of other faiths. It is important to tolerate the beliefs other people[footnoteRef:3]. Schools accept religion when it is taught for information and not for promotional purposes. A Christian teacher can undertake to teach Christian concepts in literature or history. Often, failing to highlight the existence of religion where it does is considered professional malpractice. [3: Benedict. Truth and Tolerance: Christian Belief and World Religions....
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